Quinn Koller

Quinn Koller is a global higher education strategist and foresight practitioner whose career has spanned five continents and more than thirty years of helping people and institutions think differently about what’s next. As Director of Academic Strategy at Utah Valley University and Principal of QR Strategic Foresight, Quinn helps universities, governments, and organizations anticipate disruption, align strategy with purpose, and design futures worth creating. 

A pioneer in blending strategic foresight, artificial intelligence, and value-creation learning (VCL), Quinn’s work sits at the crossroads of data, design, and human insight. He’s known for turning complex ideas into practical, inspiring action—helping leaders navigate uncertainty with clarity, courage, and imagination. 

A former championship rugby coach and lifelong educator, Quinn brings the same mix of discipline, humor, and purpose to the classroom and boardroom alike. His sessions challenge audiences to see beyond the noise, question assumptions, and build futures rooted in integrity, curiosity, and bold optimism. 

Whether he’s advising university presidents, facilitating a foresight simulation, or writing about the future of learning and work, Quinn’s message is consistent: the best way to predict the future is to create it.