Brendan Kennealey

Brendan Kennealey has a diverse and extensive work experience. Brendan is currently the Founder and CEO of NESTER, a position they have held since July 2021. Prior to this, they served as the President of Salesianum School for ten years, from July 2011 to June 2021.

In addition to their roles in education, Kennealey has also been involved in various nonprofit organizations. Brendan was the Founder and Chairman of the Benebikira Sisters Foundation from 2004 to 2018. Brendan also served as the Area Superintendent for the Archdiocese of Boston in 2010 and as a Faculty member at Boston College Graduate School of Management from 2008 to 2010.

Furthermore, Kennealey has contributed to the field of education through their roles as the President of Mission Schools International from 2007 to 2010 and as a Co-Founder and Trustee of Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington from 2002 to 2004. Brendan was also the Founding Principal and a Current Trustee of Nativity Preparatory School of New Bedford from 2000 to 2002 and a Fulltime Volunteer Teacher at Nativity Preparatory School - Boston from 1998 to 2000.

In addition to their professional experiences, Kennealey briefly worked as a Summer Associate at Granite Equity Partners in 2005. With a diverse background spanning education, nonprofit work, and business, Brendan Kennealey brings a wealth of experience to their current role as the Founder and CEO of NESTER.

Brendan Kennealey attended Salesianum School from 1990 to 1994, where they did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study. Following this, they enrolled at Boston College from 1994 to 1998 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Later, from 2004 to 2006, Brendan attended Harvard Business School, although their specific degree and field of study are unknown.