Brieanna Wright

Brieanna Wright is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in workforce development and education. Currently serving as the Internship Coordinator at Berkeley Lab since February 2021, Brieanna collaborates with research scientists to coordinate research internship programs aimed at supporting future scientists. Prior to this role, Brieanna was the Program Director for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) from February 2016 to February 2021, where responsibilities included managing operations for a program serving 12,000 first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented participants, leading virtual service transitions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and securing significant funding for program enhancements. Brieanna's earlier positions encompass various roles within EOP, including academic counseling and interim director roles, alongside experience in administrative assistance in healthcare and banking settings. Brieanna holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Welfare with a Minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.