OneGoal
Kelly O’Brien is an experienced educational professional currently serving as the Manager of Programs at OneGoal since December 2022, overseeing program logistics and communication across multiple teams. Prior to this role, O’Brien was an Out of School Time and Teen Reach Mentor at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning, where responsibilities included developing social-emotional learning curriculum and collaborating with local organizations. Previous positions include Assistant Site Director at Books and Breakfast, where O’Brien facilitated a supportive environment for students, and marketing intern for the City of Boulder, focusing on educational initiatives related to urban forestry. O’Brien also has experience in international education as a coach and mentor in Vietnam and has contributed to numerous nonprofit programs throughout various roles. Kelly O’Brien holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University.
OneGoal
Our Vision: Every young person will have an equitable opportunity to achieve their greatest postsecondary aspirations. Our Mission: To close the degree divide in America. Our Approach: We’re a postsecondary access and success organization working with high schools, districts and states to provide high-quality college and career planning services through our classroom-based model and Leadership Network to dramatically increase the percentage of students from low-income communities who earn a postsecondary education.