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Mary Kate Brinson

@marykatebrinson

Message

I build cross-sector partnerships that expand education, health, and economic mobility access.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build cross-sector partnerships, lead programs and networks, and expand education, health, or economic mobility access for low-income and first-generation communities.

I've built and sustained partnership networks across education, healthcare, government, and community organizations. At Modern Campus, I managed a 110+ member institutional network and maintained more than 90% retention while translating program data into decision-ready narratives for senior higher-education leaders.

Previously at Arizona State University, I built a 60+ organization network connecting partners with 2,500+ students and led the college's first internship convening. At Native Americans for Community Action, I co-founded the Diabetes Together coalition and secured more than $800,000 in federal and foundation funding.

My work combines coalition building, grant administration, stakeholder engagement, convening, performance oversight, and AI-enabled workflows to create practical pathways for low-income and first-generation communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Account Manager, Student Engagement Suite

Modern Campus

Jan 2022 - Jan 2026 (4 years)

Managed a 110+ member network of colleges, universities, and nonprofits, maintaining retention above 90% through organizational change. Built business review frameworks and outreach plans, and coordinated emergency communications for institutions affected by the Hawaii wildfires.

Salesforce CRM Stakeholder Engagement Retention Strategy Emergency Communications Onboarding Training