Yohanna Briscoe

Yohanna Briscoe has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Yohanna currently holds the position of Managing Director at SumOfUs since July 2018. Prior to that, they worked as a Program Director at Fair Work Center from January 2018 to July 2018.

Yohanna has also worked at LitWorld as the Operations and Key Relationships Director from August 2014 to June 2017. In this role, they managed the daily operations of a growing educational non-profit organization and worked closely with the Executive Director.

Before that, Yohanna worked as a Program Manager at Another Way Inc. from October 2012 to July 2014. Yohanna launched and managed the Another Way Jobs Program, which focused on employment and education for individuals with mental health challenges. Yohanna also collected and maintained program data and reported to state and federal funders.

Yohanna has prior experience as a Grant Writing and Research Intern at HOPE Works from October 2012 to May 2013, where they researched and wrote grant funding proposals. Yohanna also worked as a Childcare Provider for the Halsted Family from January 2011 to September 2012, providing full-time care for a medically vulnerable child.

In addition, Yohanna worked as a Program Facilitator at Service Rendered from June 2012 to August 2012, leading workshops on HIV/AIDS, STD, and pregnancy prevention for at-risk youth.

Yohanna's earlier experience includes roles as a CCE Intern at Amherst College, where they modernized internship programs, and as an Intern at LitWorld, where they traveled to different countries to assist in literacy lessons and workshops. Yohanna also worked as an Internship Program Coordinator at Amherst College, where they facilitated internships for students.

Yohanna Briscoe obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Black Studies from Amherst College, where they studied from 2005 to 2009. During their undergraduate years, they also pursued additional education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, although specific details about their degree or field of study during that time are not provided. Yohanna later earned a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from Marlboro College, although the timeframe for this certification is not specified.

In terms of additional certifications, Yohanna obtained Agile Rebranding from LinkedIn in May 2022. While it is mentioned that they hold Adult/Infant CPR and First Aid certification from Red Cross, the specific dates of attainment are not provided. Yohanna also holds the title of Certified Crisis Worker in the State of Vermont, which was obtained through HOPE Works, although the date of certification is not specified.