Brian Birkeland

Brian Birkeland, MPS, currently serves as the Department Director of Learning to Work Programs at East Side House Settlement, where management of a $6.5 million budget and oversight of eight high schools are key responsibilities. Previously, Brian held the position of School Director at Mott Haven Community High School, leading a team to foster a positive school culture. As Program Manager at Hip Hop 4 Life, Brian developed programs aimed at empowering high school Black and Latino males. Earlier roles included Associate Director of Student Housing at The New School, Assistant Director of Housing Services at Columbia University, and various positions at SUNY New Paltz, focusing on residence hall management and student admissions. Brian earned a Master’s degree in Humanistic and Multicultural Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Black Studies from SUNY New Paltz.