
Brett Alessi
Co-founder & Partner
Brett is the co-founder and a Partner with Empower Schools. After supporting the design and launch of the nationally heralded turnaround of Lawrence Public Schools in Massachusetts, Brett led the organization’s expansion to Colorado and Texas where he partnered with state and local leaders to pioneer the first innovation zone in Denver and the Rural Schools Innovation Zone in South Texas. He continues to drive innovation in Colorado, as well as partnerships and policies in other states that scale what works, especially for rural students.
Prior to launching Empower Schools, Brett led the Greater Boston region for Education Pioneers. Previously he developed national youth service initiatives and policies, and led corporate social responsibility for a venture backed startup in Washington DC. Brett began his career in the classroom, teaching at the elementary and secondary levels.
Brett is a graduate of Middlebury College and has an M.A.T. from Brown University. He and his wife live in the Boston area where they are raising their three boys and are actively involved in the community.