Transforming Bold Education Ideas Into Sustainable, Scalable Impact
Dominque Burgess partners with school founders, education leaders, districts, nonprofits, networks, universities, policymakers, and community organizations to design innovative learning models, strengthen operations, navigate policy barriers, and build education solutions prepared for the future.
Education Entrepreneur · School Design Strategist · Policy Advocate · National Speaker
- Featured in Forbes
- SXSW EDU Speaker
- Yass Prize Semifinalist
- Education Policy Fellow
- Microschool Founder
- 18+ Years in Education
Experience Built From Doing the Work
Dominque brings more than 18 years of experience across teaching, school leadership, education entrepreneurship, microschool development, organizational strategy, education policy, and national education innovation.
She is the founder of Burbrella Learning Academy, a nationally recognized microschool model that has served hundreds of families across multiple states.
Her work has included launching learning programs, building education organizations, developing personalized learning models, supporting school founders, advising networks, navigating complex regulatory environments, influencing education policy, and advancing policies that create space for innovative education models.
Meet Dominque
Strategic Support for People Building What Education Needs Next
School Founders
For educators and entrepreneurs launching microschools, private schools, Montessori programs, online schools, homeschool programs, learning pods, preschools, and alternative education models.
Existing Schools & Networks
For schools needing operational improvement, enrollment strategy, leadership support, program redesign, sustainability planning, turnaround assistance, or crisis response.
School Districts
For districts developing innovative schools, online learning programs, public microschools, personalized learning initiatives, community-based models, alternative pathways, or student reengagement programs.
Nonprofits & Foundations
For organizations designing education initiatives, grant programs, founder support systems, fellowships, incubators, accelerators, and community-based programs.
Universities
For colleges and universities creating teacher preparation programs, education entrepreneurship programs, innovation labs, microcredentials, certificate programs, and community partnerships.
Policymakers & Advocacy Organizations
For leaders seeking practical insight into microschool policy, school choice, innovative education models, zoning, regulation, educational access, and equity.
Youth & Community Organizations
For organizations developing academic programs, youth development initiatives, career pathways, enrichment programs, entrepreneurship programs, and community learning spaces.
Education Entrepreneurs
For consultants, founders, creators, and leaders building products, platforms, programs, services, and organizations within the education sector.
You Have the Vision. Let's Build the Strategy.
Every engagement is customized to your goals, stage, capacity, and community. Explore how DOM Consulting can support your next move.
What Leaders Say About Working With Dominque
Working with Dominque completely changed the trajectory of our school. She didn't just give us advice—she rolled up her sleeves and helped us solve real operational challenges. From enrollment strategy to financial planning and leadership coaching, she became an invaluable thought partner during one of our most difficult seasons. Every education leader needs someone like Dominque in their corner.
Dominque has a unique ability to see both the big picture and the day-to-day realities of running a school. Her recommendations were practical, strategic, and immediately actionable. Within weeks, we had clearer systems, stronger enrollment practices, and a roadmap our board could confidently support.
Our organization needed someone who understood innovation, policy, and implementation—not just theory. Dominque delivered all three. She challenged our thinking, helped us refine our strategy, and gave our leadership team the confidence to move from ideas to execution.
Dominque is one of the few consultants who truly understands what founders experience. Her guidance during a critical period helped us stabilize operations, strengthen leadership, and make difficult decisions with clarity. She asks the right questions, provides honest feedback, and genuinely cares about the long-term success of the schools she supports.
Our district wanted to explore innovative learning models but didn't know where to begin. Dominque translated complex ideas into an actionable strategy that made sense for our community. Her expertise in personalized learning, school design, and educational innovation helped our team think differently about what's possible for students.
The Future of Education Will Be Built by Leaders Willing to Create It
Whether you are launching a school, redesigning a program, strengthening an organization, navigating a policy challenge, or bringing a bold education idea to life, DOM Consulting can help you move forward with greater clarity, strategy, and confidence.