Barbara Burns

Barbara Burns is an accomplished talent acquisition specialist with a robust background in recruiting for technology and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as Principal Talent Acquisition Partner at The AI Institute since November 2023, Barbara focuses on uniting top talent in robotics, AI, and related fields. Previous experience includes significant roles at Moderna, where Barbara closed over 80 hires in a short timeframe, and Bristol Myers Squibb, where Barbara managed full lifecycle recruiting with high efficiency. At Amazon, leadership encompassed managing a team of 13 recruiters in AI/ML domains, while earlier positions at PayPal and Nokia involved strategic recruitment for diverse technical roles. Barbara holds a BA in Administration from Emmanuel College in Boston.