Brienne Bellavita

Brienne Bellavita is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and advocacy, currently serving as a Senior Program Officer at Walton Family Foundation since June 2020, and previously holding the role of Senior Advocacy Manager at Walton Education Coalition since October 2015. Bellavita's background includes significant leadership positions at Democrats for Education Reform, where responsibilities included managing operations during a period of substantial growth and leading strategic initiatives that enhanced the organization's outreach and influence. Earlier experience includes an MBA internship at Johnson & Johnson, where critical recommendations for a merger and acquisition strategy were developed, and investigative work at the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board. Bellavita holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Rochester.