Dr. Brian P. Chinni
Founder, CEO Emeritus, and Business Advisor

Brian has dedicated 35 years to the education profession, serving in numerous roles, including teacher, school principal, district-level administrator, college/university professor, graduate program director, assistant dean, and entrepreneur.

In 1999, he founded The Madison Institute (TMI), a New Jersey-based educational consulting and professional development firm committed to supporting PK-16+ organizations. Under his visionary leadership, TMI has successfully partnered with school districts, state-based educational associations, the NJ DOE, consortia, higher education institutions, and international ministries of education, contributing to numerous high-impact collaborative initiatives.

In 2008, Brian joined Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ), where he served as the Lead Developer and Director of the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL) program, a professor of Educational Leadership, and the Assistant Dean of Teacher Education and Certification until 2023. His work at RCNJ was instrumental in designing and implementing programs that prepare educational leaders and teachers to excel in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

Brian brings a wealth of expertise in educational leadership, strategic visioning and planning, and authentic-based assessment, teaching, and learning. His proven ability to manage large- and small-scale projects, attention to detail, strong financial acumen, empathetic nature, and interpersonal skills uniquely qualify him as CEO Emeritus and Organizational Advisor at TMI. Today, Brian continues to provide invaluable guidance to advance the organization's mission and vision.