Briana Ford

Briana Ford is an experienced professional currently serving as the Account Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Thrive Scholars since February 2022. Prior to this role, Briana held various positions at Urban Alliance, including Alumni Services Director and Program Coordinator, from January 2020 to February 2022. Earlier experience includes an Investment Banking Associate role at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey from July 2017 to June 2019, and a Summer Associate position at the same company in 2016. Between 2011 and 2015, Briana worked as an Electronic Sales Manager and Phone Sales Manager at Marriott International, where responsibilities included analyzing competitor pricing and contracting events. Briana also completed a Management Development Associate rotation at Pentagon City Residence Inn. Additional experience includes an internship in Sales/Services at Destination DC and an FMS internship at the US Treasury. Briana holds an MBA in Investment Banking from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and a BBA in Hospitality Management from Howard University.