Meet Our Team

Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Reneé Brantley is the Executive Assistant for Future Founders. In this role, she provides administrative support to the President & CEO, Scott Issen, and the Future Founders staff members.

Prior to Future Founders, Reneé worked with other startup technology companies and consulting firms where she provided senior level administrative support, training, and customer service management. She also spent time in the public sector working with the Huntsville, AL City Planning Department and Cook County, IL Board President – Toni Preckwinkle.

Reneé earned her Master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning – Housing & Community Development and Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning from Alabama A&M University. She graduated summa cum laude and was a co-captain of the women’s basketball team. 

Outside of Future Founders, Reneé serves as a mentor and assistant girls basketball coach for Fenger Academy High School (Chicago Public School); Chicago Lady Demons (Travel Basketball Team); and Sonny Parker Youth Foundation (Non-Profit).