Director of the Greater Boston Partnership to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Boston Foundation
Courtney Brunson is an advocate for economic mobility and opportunity. She currently works as the Director of the Greater Boston Partnership to Close the Racial Wealth Gap, a 40+ member cross-sector group convened by the Boston Foundation whose purpose is to increase wealth for underserved households and communities of color in the Greater Boston area.
Her career has focused on the protection and expansion of economic equity for and political access to disenfranchised communities. This includes her impact litigation, legal aid, and client consulting work in the areas of fair housing, labor and employment, and campaign finance and ethics law. It also comprises her local, state, and national policy and community engagement experience at nonprofit organizations and federal legislative offices.
Courtney has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal, Worcester Business Journal, and Harvard Law Today for her economic policy insights and work. She has also been recognized for her volunteer efforts with organizations like the Biden Administration’s transition team, Posse Foundation, and Mount Holyoke College.
In her spare time, you can find Courtney visiting a local restaurant, relaxing on the beach, or traveling abroad.
