M'Lissa Brennan is an experienced Senior Development Director for Major Gifts at Brandeis University, serving since April 2013, with prior roles including Regional Development Director and Director of Strategy and Development. Additionally, M'Lissa has contributed as a Trustee and Executive Committee Member at Boston Classical Orchestra and worked as an Associate at Golden Seeds Fund LP, managing investment forums. Earlier career experience includes managerial and consulting roles at KPMG, Grant Thornton LLP, and various marketing positions. M'Lissa holds an MPA from The George Washington University and a double major in Organizational Communication and Sociology from Texas State University, with further education from Boston University and Harvard.