Bobby Finnegan
About Bobby Finnegan
Bobby Finnegan is a Senior Manager of Education Support and Technical Support at Handshake, with a diverse background in operations and management across several companies, including Duolingo and Groupon. He co-founded the LGBTQIA+ employee resource group at Duolingo and has contributed to various initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Current Role at Handshake
Bobby Finnegan serves as the Senior Manager of Education Support and Technical Support at Handshake. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's mission of connecting students with career opportunities. His role involves overseeing support operations and ensuring that educational institutions receive the necessary technical assistance to facilitate student engagement.
Professional Experience at Duolingo
Bobby Finnegan has extensive experience at Duolingo, where he held multiple roles from 2017 to 2022. He started as an Operations Specialist and progressed to Senior Operations Manager and Head of Operations for the Duolingo English Test. His responsibilities included managing recruitment, overseeing process workflow developments, and ensuring quality control. He also co-founded the LGBTQIA+ employee resource group and actively participated in the Diversity & Inclusion committee.
Previous Positions at Groupon
Before joining Duolingo, Bobby Finnegan worked at Groupon in various capacities from 2016 to 2017. He served as General Manager for the Pittsburgh area and held roles as Operations Manager and Interim Community Marketing Manager. His work involved managing local operations and community marketing efforts, contributing to Groupon's presence in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.
Educational Background
Bobby Finnegan holds a Master of Education (MEd) in School Counseling and Educational Psychology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, achieved from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Advertising and Public Relations from Point Park University from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he studied at Duquesne University, focusing on European History, Journalism, and Italian Language, from 2005 to 2007.
Early Career and Community Involvement
Bobby Finnegan began his career in community-focused roles, including as an Assistant Coordinator of LGBTQA Services at West Chester University and as a Community Operations Coordinator at Uber. He also worked as a Special Events Coordinator at Pittsburgh CLO and contributed to various educational and cultural initiatives. His early experiences reflect a commitment to community engagement and support.