Reneé Brantley (she/her) is the Director, Executive Operations for Future Founders. In this role, she provides executive support to the President & CEO, Scott Issen, the Future Founders team, and our students and founders. 

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.

A proud Chicago native, Reneé is passionate about giving back to her community and investing in the next generation. Outside of Future Founders, she serves as the Head Coach of the Girls Varsity Basketball Team at Oak Park and River Forest High School, where she enjoys mentoring and developing young athletes both on and off the court. In her free time, Reneé enjoys spending time with her wife, Kay, an author, watching sports, and cooking.