Braven empowers promising young people on their way to college graduation and strong first jobs.

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Braven

Braven's headquarters in Chicago, IL, United States

Aimée Eubanks Davis

Ruben P. Sança

Kilsys Payamps-Roure

Rakesh Duggirala

Stephanie Hernandez

Johniece Ray

Tichina Anderson

Amy Cisneros

Courtney Dubin

Elizabeth Caudill McClain

Anthony Alkuino

Moon Lee

Matthew Stieglitz

Anastasia Hardin

Kia Williams

Meeri Chang

Kristin Wyckoff Tidwell

Nina Landrum

Lorraine Anderson King

LaNiesha Cobb Sanders

Diana Phuong

Che D. Watkins

Roger G. Arrieux, Jr.

Liz Thompson

Charlie Wolfson

Shellye Archambeau

Richard S. Braddock

David S. Levy

Susan Dunn

Richard Barth

Phillip L. Clay

Vicki A. Walia

The Leadership Team at Braven drives the organization's vision and strategic direction, ensuring alignment between its empowering mission and operational execution. Comprising seasoned experts in strategy, operations, design, and external affairs, this team collaborates to enhance program effectiveness, foster partnerships, and innovate solutions that support young people in achieving their educational and career aspirations.

Leadership Team

The Director Team at Braven leads strategic initiatives and partnerships across various regions and departments, such as employer relationships, public policy, communications, and data insights. They are instrumental in driving the organization’s mission to support young people through college graduation and into strong first jobs, ensuring effective implementation and innovation at regional and national levels.

Director Team

The Program Operations team at Braven is responsible for executing and optimizing the organization's educational programs. This includes managing partnerships, coordinating recruitment efforts, and overseeing the implementation of the Accelerator program across multiple colleges. They ensure operational efficiency and alignment with Braven's mission to support young people in achieving college graduation and securing robust first jobs.

Program Operations

The Human Resources & Talent Management team at Braven is responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. This includes overseeing recruitment, fostering professional growth through mentorship programs, designing instructional materials, managing internal communications, and ensuring a culture of continuous learning and engagement. Their goal is to support Braven's mission by building a strong, motivated, and well-equipped workforce.

Human Resources & Talent Management

The Operations and Strategy Team at Braven drives organizational efficiency and strategic initiatives to maximize the impact of empowering young people towards college graduation and strong first jobs. They focus on operational excellence, data analysis, research, development, and executive support, ensuring all facets of the organization are aligned with Braven’s mission.

Operations and Strategy Team

The External Affairs Team at Braven builds and manages relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, donors, and community leaders, to enhance Braven's impact and visibility. They coordinate external communications, strategic partnerships, and public relations efforts to support the organization's mission of empowering young people to achieve college graduation and secure strong first jobs.

External Affairs Team

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