Jillian Hurst
About Jillian Hurst
Jillian Hurst is an Associate at the Obama Foundation's My Brother's Keeper Alliance, where she focuses on network and partnerships. She has a diverse background in strategic planning, community engagement, and arts administration, with experience at organizations such as General Motors and DTE Energy.
Work at Obama Foundation
Jillian Hurst serves as an Associate in Network & Partnerships for the My Brother's Keeper Alliance at the Obama Foundation. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to initiatives that focus on community engagement and social impact. Her work involves building partnerships and networks that support the foundation's mission to empower young people.
Current Role at General Motors
Jillian Hurst has been working as a Design Thinking Consultant at General Motors since 2021. In this position, she applies design thinking methodologies to enhance product development and workplace culture. Her role emphasizes innovative problem-solving and collaboration across teams to drive improvements.
Previous Experience at DTE Energy
Jillian Hurst held multiple roles at DTE Energy, including Strategy Analyst and Public Affairs Co-Op in the Impact & Integration department. She worked as a Strategy Analyst for three months in 2019 and as a Public Affairs Co-Op from 2018 to 2019 for six months. Her contributions focused on strategic planning and operational programming.
Educational Background
Jillian Hurst earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, where she studied International Studies, Spanish, and Performing Arts Management from 2015 to 2019. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in cultural contexts and international affairs, which she integrates into her professional work.
Skills and Expertise
Jillian Hurst possesses expertise in arts administration and event production, which supports her roles in community social impact and workplace culture. She combines strategic planning with business process improvement and has skills in graphic design, enhancing her ability to create engaging content and curriculum.