Brian Forbes Maher

Brian Forbes Maher brings extensive experience in operational leadership within educational and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at North Star Academy, a public charter school in Newark, New Jersey, Maher oversees all non-academic aspects of school leadership. Previous roles include Scheduling Coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania, where Maher managed a substantial volume of event scheduling, and At-Large Board Director with Weavers Way Cooperative Association. Maher's background also features significant international service as a Health Education Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Zanzibar, and a strong foundation in theatre production as a Freelance Theatre Production professional and Stage Manager. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor’s degree in Social Justice and Education from Prescott College, and ongoing executive education at Columbia Business School.