Derrick Young Jr. Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Leadership Brainery is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating generational prosperity by increasing access to master's and doctoral degrees for underrepresented communities. By fostering strategic partnerships with universities and providing comprehensive graduate school readiness programs, Leadership Brainery empowers thousands of students to break systemic barriers in higher education. LB is committed to creating a diverse pipeline of future leaders who will drive social change and equity across industries.• Raise and manage a $1.5M annual operating budget to advance equitable access to graduate education for underrepresented communities.• Lead a team of 8 FTEs, overseeing HR, accounting, compliance, and organizational development to ensure operational excellence and mission alignment.• Advocate for systemic change through policy, campaigns, and partnerships, breaking down barriers in higher education for marginalized populations.• Cultivate partnerships with 20+ universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Tufts, to create pathways to graduate programs for diverse students.• Drive strategic graduate school readiness initiatives that empower over 3,000 students nationwide through programs like LB Ambassador Fellowship, Annual Graduate School Summit, and LB's on-line platform Dear Future Colleague.

Boston, Ma, Us

Represented the City of Boston on local and statewide public health coalitions, drafted priority legislation, and prepared the annual operating budget of $106.5M for successful approval by the City Council.

Boston, Ma, Us

Constructed and managed the City of Boston's information line in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Provided city employees, elected officials, first-responders, and local residents with rapidly evolving coronavirus-related updates and resources.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Improve and increase board membership through trainings and strategic recruitment. Provide researchers with recommendations to enhance grant proposals. Disseminate new infectious disease research findings and policy changes to clinicians and caregivers. Bring clinical HIV education and outreach activities to the community.

Dorchester, Ma, Us

Developed community based infectious disease testing-initiative policies and procedures for state approval. Brought together community-based organizations, community health centers, hospitals, colleges and universities, and faith-based organizations to improve the health of Dorchester residents and decrease new infections.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Developed the organization’s Anti-Racism Policy, Logic Model, and comprehensive Toolkit. Identified over 150 resources and successful strategies to educate university administrators and faculty on the effects of race and racism on individual and population health.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Created a strategy to reduce Detroit’s obesity rates by improving the infrastructure and public transportation access. Partnered with researchers from University of Michigan School of Public Health to create analysis of soda tax.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Management And Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Certificate In Disruptive Strategy