Brenda S. Thompson

Brenda S. Thompson is an experienced professional in workforce development, currently serving as Vice President of Workforce Development at the Urban League of Central Carolinas since August 2023. Prior roles include Workforce Partnerships Director at Radius Group, where Brenda led initiatives to grow talent pipelines in Charlotte, and Senior Workforce Development Manager at MedCerts, managing cross-functional growth strategies for national training programs. As Principal Consultant at Gateway Strategic Partners, Brenda focused on transitioning service members to civilian careers, and as Education and Training Director at Valor Into Purpose, established educational partnerships for veterans. Additional experience encompasses roles in business development, educational leadership, and government workforce solutions across various organizations, complemented by an extensive educational background that includes a BS in Economics/Business Administration and an MBA in Business Management.