Bria J. Townsend
About Bria J. Townsend
Bria J. Townsend is an Associate in Basketball Strategy and Analytics at the NBA and the Founder and CEO of Ruby B's Educational and Career Center.
Title and Role at NBA
Since 2019, Bria J. Townsend has served as an Associate in Basketball Strategy and Analytics at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in New York. Her role at the NBA involves player development digital operations, focusing on basketball strategy and analytics. Townsend brings a unique, creative approach to her work, emphasizing collaboration with diverse groups.
Educational Background in Sports Management and Economics
Bria J. Townsend holds a Master of Science in Sports Management from Columbia University, which she obtained in 2019. She also completed coursework in Economics, Business, and Financial Accounting through Harvard Business School Online in 2017. Earlier, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Pre Law, and Management from Spelman College, graduating in 2018. Townsend's diverse educational background supports her expertise in her current roles.
Professional Experience in Strategy and Analytics
Townsend's career includes a variety of roles that have built her expertise in strategy and analytics. Before her current position at the NBA, she worked as an Intern at Paramount Sports & Entertainment and as a Client Partnerships Intern at Leaddog Marketing Group in 2019. Her previous experience also includes internships at PwC in both the Advisory Management Consulting and Public Sector divisions. Townsend's career demonstrates a steady focus on strategy, analytics, and client partnerships.
Entrepreneurial Leadership at Ruby B's Educational and Career Center
Bria J. Townsend is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ruby B's Educational and Career Center, a position she has held since 2015. Her leadership role at the center reflects her advocacy for empowering others and making a positive impact. This initiative highlights her dedication to education and career development.
Early Career and Other Roles
Earlier in her career, Townsend worked in various capacities, including as an Office Manager at Nic'leon School of Music from 2012 to 2014 and a Nanny for a private company in Panama City Beach, Florida, from 2013 to 2014. She also gained experience as an Office Assistant in the Economics Department at Spelman College from 2017 to 2018. These roles provided Townsend with a broad foundation in administration and management.