Brenna Conway

Brenna Conway currently serves as the Director of Chicago Programs and Partnerships at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering, focusing on developing initiatives that strengthen connections between students, faculty, and research in Chicago. Brenna also directs the Engineering City Scholars program, aimed at enhancing Chicago's tech pipeline by encouraging University of Illinois engineering graduates to build their careers in the city. Prior to this role, Brenna was the ThinkChicago Program Manager at World Business Chicago, where efforts centered on connecting top university students with technology leaders in Chicago. Other experiences include serving as the Campus Network Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Roosevelt Institute and the Campaign Director for Active Transportation Alliance, along with roles in political campaigning. Brenna holds a B.A. in French, Spanish, and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.