Briana Schwam

Briana Schwam is a Talent Program Specialist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, focusing on employee career growth and empowerment through initiatives such as Careers@Blue. Previous experience includes serving as a Graduate Assistant at Virginia Tech, where Briana supported low-income and first-generation high school students in overcoming barriers to postsecondary education through the TRiO program. Earlier roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield included Talent Development Intern, where Briana contributed to internal mobility efforts and redesigned the Workday Career Page for better accessibility. While at Hillel at Virginia Tech, leadership roles included President and Executive Vice President, where Briana led initiatives to enhance student life, strategic planning, and mentorship programs. Briana holds a Master of Public Administration from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Psychology from the same institution.