Shai Fuxman, a behavioral health expert and senior research scientist, leads initiatives promoting the well-being, academic success, and career readiness of youth. He has extensive experience in adolescent health and development, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and substance misuse prevention. He also has expertise in program evaluation and quantitative and qualitative research.

Through his leadership of EDC’s Massachusetts Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Academy, Fuxman guides schools and districts in building and sustaining strong systems to improve students’ learning outcomes, health, and mental health. As a member of the EDC Solutions team, he provides MTSS consultation to other states, districts, and schools. He also advances other initiatives focused on K–12 education, student well-being, strengthening the education workforce, and substance misuse prevention for people of all ages.

Fuxman is an experienced public speaker, presenter, trainer, coach, and systems change consultant. A frequently published author, his recent works focus on MTSS and digital wellness and supporting educators.

Fuxman holds an MEd and EdD in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University, and he is fluent in Spanish, Hebrew, and English.