Briana Falduti

Briana Falduti joined ESG in 2021 to support the postsecondary transitions portfolio. 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. In this role, Briana oversaw all postsecondary initiatives throughout the spectrum – from educating parents about postsecondary options to helping students design a postsecondary plan and developing support programs to help students transition to and succeed in higher education. Briana 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 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.