Aimée Eubanks Davis is the founder and CEO of Braven, a national nonprofit focused on ensuring that underrepresented college students are able to put their education to work and land strong first jobs upon graduation. Since 2013, Aimée has led a talented team of regional executive directors as well as the heads of product, technology, development, external affairs, and staff to ensure the best possible experience for Fellows. In partnership with university and employer partners, Braven is providing a systemic, sustainable, diverse talent strategy for our nation; to date, Braven has served more than 3,295 college students in Chicago, the Bay Area, Newark, New Jersey, New York City, and Atlanta.

Prior to founding Braven, Aimée oversaw Teach For America’s human capital and diversity initiatives for nearly a decade. During her tenure, she managed the human assets strategy for the organization’s 3,300+ full-time and seasonal staff and led the organization’s 130-person Human Assets function, which fueled the $300 million dollar organization’s growth and success.

Aimée believes that the next generation of leaders will emerge from everywhere, which is also evident through her board membership with OneGoal, Relay Graduate School of Education, Education Pioneers, among others.