Brianne Van Dyke
About Brianne Van Dyke
Brianne Van Dyke is a Project Coordinator at the Urban Institute in Washington, DC, with prior experience as an English Department Clerk at the University of Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan and has conducted research on educational programming and community development.
Work at Urban Institute
Brianne Van Dyke has been serving as a Project Coordinator at the Urban Institute since 2021. In this role, she is involved in managing various projects that align with the organization's mission to improve social and economic policy through research. Her responsibilities include coordinating project activities, collaborating with team members, and ensuring that project goals are met efficiently.
Previous Experience at University of Michigan
Before her current position, Brianne worked at the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts as an English Department Clerk from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in this role, she supported departmental operations and contributed to the academic environment at the university. Additionally, she held an internship at Michigan Medicine in 2020, where she worked with the Research and Development Events Team for two months.
Educational Background
Brianne studied at Jenison High School from 2013 to 2017. She then attended the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Organizational Studies and minors in Sociology: Law, Justice, and Social Change, as well as French Language and Literature, graduating in 2021 with high honors and high distinction. She also studied at Université Grenoble Alpes, focusing on French Language and Literature for 11 months in 2019.
Internship Experience
Brianne gained practical experience through various internships prior to her current role. She interned at the Community Action Network (CAN) of Ann Arbor from 2017 to 2018 for seven months, where she contributed to community-focused initiatives. Additionally, she worked at Target as a sales floor team member for three months in 2018, further enhancing her customer service skills.
Research and Advocacy Work
During her academic career, Brianne executed a mixed-methods analysis on the impact of after-school programming on academic performance among K-12 students from low-income backgrounds. She also conducted a qualitative study on the adaptability of community development corporations during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on organizational size and service diversification. Furthermore, she advocated for student affordability in higher education through various leadership positions.