Brittany, a Chicago native, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University and her Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She initially worked in the nonprofit sector in St. Louis before transitioning to the field of education.

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This journey eventually led her to become the inaugural Director of Educational Equity & Diversity for Rockwood School District in St. Louis County, one of the state's largest and highest-performing districts.

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In this pivotal role, Brittany spearheaded the development of the district-wide equity plan, oversaw the racial desegregation program, Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation program (VICC), and supervised district social workers. Her tenure at Rockwood intersected with the highly debated topic of critical race theory, drawing local and national media attention. Leveraging her experiences, Brittany partnered with Nic Stone, a New York Times bestselling author, to launch Empathy in Equity, advocating nationally for the use of empathy in literature to promote equity in education.

Continuing her advocacy, Brittany was appointed by St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones in 2022 to serve on the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education. Additionally, she served as the inaugural Manager for the Center for Human Service Leadership at Delmar Divine in St. Louis, supporting programs and institutions dedicated to social change and innovation.

About Me

Driven by commitment to addressing educational inequalities

In response to growing public conversations about education and literature, Brittany founded her consulting business, BTheGrowth. Through this venture, she partners with individuals, schools, and organizations to strengthen educational systems by improving curriculum, refining policies, and equipping educators with tools to support all students’ success. She also offers one-on-one coaching for parents seeking guidance on discussing history and cultural experiences with their children.


Brittany is available for speaking engagements and media appearances, having previously collaborated with Paramount Pictures and MTV Teen Mom.