Jenese Brownhill

Jenese Brownhill, LICSW has extensive work experience in various roles within the social work field. Jenese began their career in 2007 as a District-Based Clinical Social Worker for YouthConnect, a program by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and Boston Police Department. Jenese then worked as a Home-Based Clinician, Outpatient Clinician, and Family Stabilization Services Program Supervisor at New Life Counseling & Wellness Center, Inc. from 2011 to 2014.

In 2012, Jenese started their own practice, Brownhill Psychotherapy & Consultation Services, where they worked as a Psychotherapist/Consultant until November 2022. During this time, they also served as an Adjunct Professor at Boston College School of Social Work from August 2018 to July 2020.

In 2018, Jenese joined the Committee for Public Counsel Services as a Social Work Expert. Jenese then moved on to Justice Resource Institute in 2019, where they held the position of Director of Juvenile Justice Division until June 2023. During their tenure at Justice Resource Institute, they also served as the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Co-Chair of the Governing Body Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee.

Overall, Jenese Brownhill has a strong background in social work, with expertise in various areas such as juvenile justice, psychotherapy, consultation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Jenese Brownhill, LICSW has a BA in Psychology/Sociology from UMass Boston, obtained in 2003. Jenese then pursued a MSW from Boston College, completing their degree in 2007. In 2015-2016, they attended the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, where they obtained a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. In 2021, they attended LeadBoston and received a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership.