Tracy Brisson
Expertise: Education
Job Title: Career Coach
Training: Masters Degree
Years of Experience: 10-15 Years
I am the Founder and CEO of The Opportunities Project, an organization that helps young professionals meet their career goals quickly and confidently. Before starting my company, I most recently worked as the Director of Teacher Recruitment for the New York City public schools where I directed the recruitment efforts for up to 5,000 teacher vacancies across 1,600 schools each year. In addition to working as the Director of Project Management for The Princeton Review's K-12 division, I was also part of the founding managing team of the New York City Teaching Fellows and started my career as a Teach for America corps member in the Washington Heights section of New York City. I have a BA in Public Affairs from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and an MPA from the Wagner School at New York University.
I live in Brooklyn, NY and when I am not coaching or writing, I enjoy watching the NY Yankees, visiting Long Island beaches, and spending time with my loved ones.
Before launching my company, I worked in recruitment and education for more than a decade. I am a Certified Professional Coach and a graduate of the Kauffman Foundation's Fast Trac NewVenture Program for early stage entrepreneurs. I am also finishing my doctorate in Educational Leadership at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University.
Other Expertise: I am also an expert recruiter and career coach.
Seen On: My career advice has appeared in the New York Post, The Star Ledger, and on Monster+HotJobs, and The Ladders.
Other Accomplishments: I am on target to meet my goal of impacting 750 people through coaching, speaking, and workshops before August 2011!