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Cody A. Danks Burke is Professor of Practice and Director of the Baker Program in Real Estate at the Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate within the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) at Cornell University. He plays a key leadership role in shaping real estate education at Cornell, with a focus on practical, industry-aligned curriculum development.
His academic and professional expertise lies in real estate transactions, deal structuring, and investment management. His work bridges academia and high-level real estate finance, drawing from extensive experience managing endowment investments and private equity portfolios.
Danks Burke holds a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an M.B.A. from the Cornell SC Johnson Graduate School of Management. His career spans both public service and private investment sectors, enriching his teaching with real-world insights.
While no publications are listed, his professional trajectory reflects a strong engagement with real estate finance, portfolio strategy, and institutional investment practices—areas central to his teaching and program leadership.
- Managing Director, The Agnew Company
- Strategic Advisor, Velocis (Dallas-based real estate private equity firm)
- Former Senior Investment Officer, Cornell University Office of Investments (2006–2020)
- Former Associate, Partnership Fund for New York City
- Former Special Assistant, John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
- Former Press Secretary and Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Congressional Offices (CO & DC)
He is actively involved in guiding institutional investment strategy and shaping next-generation real estate professionals through academic leadership and industry collaboration.
