Brianne McDonough M.ed.

Brianne McDonough, M.Ed. has extensive experience in the field of education and workforce development. Brianne currently holds the position of Director of Career and Learning Pathways at Jobs for the Future (JFF), where they are responsible for building and implementing career and learning pathways with employers, higher education institutions, and workforce development partners. Prior to their current role, Brianne worked as an Associate Director at JFF, where they provided subject matter expertise in labor market informed design and led initiatives related to work-based learning, skills alignment, and employer engagement.

Before joining JFF, Brianne worked at Khoury College of Computer Sciences as a Co-op Education Faculty and Employer Engagement Specialist. In this role, they conducted research on labor market trends, developed partnerships with employers, and managed undergraduate academic programs. Brianne also led the curriculum development for a professional development course designed to help students establish successful careers in computer science and STEM fields.

Brianne's experience also includes serving as the Director of STEM Pathways at Northern Essex Community College, where they managed a three-year project focused on guided pathways to success in STEM. Brianne also worked at Massachusetts Bay Community College as a Senior Research Analyst, where they were responsible for institutional research and reporting, as well as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor, where they taught a non-credit certificate program on social media for business.

In addition, Brianne has worked at Salem State University as a Graduate Assistant, where they designed and facilitated workshops for graduate students and advised them on academic requirements. Brianne also served as a Graduate Retention Fellow, focusing on retention and transition support for first-year students.

Earlier in their career, Brianne worked as a Research Associate at Eduventures, where they conducted interviews with alumni to understand their engagement with the institution. Brianne also worked as a Resident Director at Saint Anselm College, overseeing residence halls and conducting training for resident assistants.

Overall, Brianne McDonough's work experience showcases their expertise in career and learning pathways, labor market research, curriculum development, employer engagement, and retention support in the field of education and workforce development.

Brianne McDonough, M.Ed., has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Higher Education in Student Affairs from Salem State University. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Earth Sciences, Geology from Bridgewater State University. Additionally, while still a high school student, they engaged in dual enrollment at Bridgewater State University, focusing on Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

In terms of certifications, Brianne McDonough has completed various courses to enhance their professional skills. Brianne obtained certifications in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Managing Office Politics, Working with Difficult People, and Body Language for Women from LinkedIn in 2019. Furthermore, they acquired a Human Research Subjects Certification (IRB- Administrator) from Stanford University in November 2013.