Brittany Birken
Brittany Olivieri Birken, Ph.D., is the CEO of the Florida Children’s Council, leading businesses, organizations, agencies and other key stakeholders in work efforts that support Florida’s children, youth and families. With recognition of the critical linkages between educational investments and economic development, Dr. Birken works closely with business and policy leaders to create policies that support the current workforce, promote economic revitalization, and develop a sustainable educational infrastructure to ensure talent growth and expansion for a continued vibrant and prosperous future for Florida.


