Briana Falduti

Briana Falduti joined ESG in 2021 to support the organization’s postsecondary transitions work. She has deep expertise in developing data-driven policies and practices. Briana has supported extensive work with districts to help them better leverage data to empower more students to access and succeed in higher education. She has also led ESG’s research and strategy for state financial aid, including authoring the 2024 Aiding Attainment report.

Prior to joining ESG, Briana served as a graduate research assistant in the Office of Policy and Strategy at the Tennessee Board of Regents. Before graduate school, Briana served as the Post-Secondary Success Specialist for Greater Than, an education nonprofit in Portland, Oregon that serves students pre-K through college and career. She also served two terms of AmeriCorps with College Possible where she coached students through the college admission process.

Briana earned a Master of Public Policy in education policy from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Why are you in this work?

I believe ensuring every student has access to a quality education is key to creating a more equitable society. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with many incredible students who had to navigate additional barriers in pursuit of their goals. I want to help make systems more accessible and equitable for students like the ones I have had the opportunity to work with.

Why ESG?

ESG is committed to creating a more equitable and just society through education. I’m excited to be able to work to strengthen key transition points so students of all backgrounds are able to achieve their education and career goals.