Brigette Desjardins Novak

Brigette Desjardins Novak is a senior financial manager with extensive experience in financial and compliance risk management related to sponsored programs. Currently serving at The Brookings Institution since July 2022, Brigette previously held the position of senior grants and finance administrator at Children's National Hospital, where responsibilities included liaising among various departments. Earlier roles at the University of Pittsburgh involved managing multi-million dollar grant portfolios and overseeing operations for pediatric research entities. Additional experience includes project management and client services across various organizations. Brigette holds a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and French from the University of Pittsburgh.