Brendan is the Senior Director of Consulting at uAspire. In this role, he works with external partners to strengthen their college access and success practices, promote systems change, and reduce barriers for students and families. Additionally, he serves as a content expert working to develop and strengthen uAspire’s college affordability content and expertise by developing tools and resources. Over his tenure at uAspire, he has worked as a financial aid advisor, working directly with students in the Boston public schools and as an external trainer, training practitioners at organizations across the country. Previously, Brendan was a tutor at City on a Hill Charter Schools. Brendan received his Master of Science Degree in Public Affairs from UMASS Boston and his BA in economics and psychology from SUNY Binghamton.