Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Brittany J. Gilliam has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Brittany J. is currently employed as a Human Resources Generalist at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, a position they started in February 2022. Previously, they worked at the CFA Institute from October 2019 to January 2022, where they held the role of Talent Acquisition Coordinator. In this capacity, they managed the onboarding process for new hires, provided daily support to recruiters and hiring managers, and coordinated compliance reports and special projects.
Prior to their role at the CFA Institute, Gilliam worked as an Executive Assistant at Helping Families Hope & Heal from January 2018 to February 2020. Brittany J. also has experience in the healthcare sector, having held the positions of Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment & Retention Specialist, and Administrative Assistant at Home Instead Senior Care from 2012 to 2019. In these roles, they provided support to employees, managed front office operations, and coordinated community volunteer programs.
Gilliam has also worked in the field of counseling as a Therapeutic Mentor at the Counseling Alliance of Virginia, LLC (CAVA) in 2015. Brittany J. developed specialized assessments and treatment plans for clients and worked collaboratively with them and their parents to strengthen relationships. Additionally, they gained experience in sales as an Independent Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay Inc. from 2010 to 2013.
Other positions held by Gilliam include Assistant Program Manager at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in 2012, where they assisted with exhibition organization and managed staff meetings and appointments. Brittany J. also worked as a Summer Intern in the Curatorial Department at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation in 2011, assisting with various projects related to exhibitions and collections. Earlier in their career, they served as an After School Teacher at the Piedmont Family- YMCA in 2011 and completed a Summer Internship at the Office of Emergency Preparedness of the University of Virginia in 2009.
Through their varied work experience, Gilliam has developed skills in human resources, coordination, administration, customer service, counseling, and project management. Brittany J. has consistently demonstrated their ability to provide high-quality support and achieve notable results in their roles.
Brittany J. Gilliam completed their Bachelor's degree in Sociology at the University of Virginia from 2008 to 2012. Brittany J. then pursued further education at Liberty University, where they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Professional Counseling, although the specific dates of their enrollment are not provided. Additionally, Brittany attended Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya in Lima, Peru for a short period in 2010, focusing their studies on Spanish, Sociology, and History. Brittany J. has also obtained a certification in "Communicating with Confidence" from LinkedIn in October 2021.
Thomas Jefferson Foundation
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation (formerly the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation) owns and operates Monticello, the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson and the only home in America on the elite World Heritage List of the United Nations. Incorporated in 1923, after the federal government waived its third opportunity to acquire Monticello for the nation, the Foundation purchased the house and land from the Levy family, stewards of the estate for 89 years. As a private, nonprofit organization, the Foundation receives no regular federal or state budget support for its twofold mission of preservation and education. Since 1923, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation has steadily expanded its role as a museum and educational institution. Its facilities now include the house and gardens on nearly 2,000 of Jefferson's original 5,000 acres; the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies next door at Kenwood, a headquarters for Jeffersonian research and teaching and home to the Jefferson Library; and the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants, which propagates heirloom varieties and makes them available to institutions and individuals. The David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Smith Education Center hosts state-of-the art exhibits for visitors of all ages. It serves as the gateway to Jefferson’s timeless Monticello, preparing guests for their trips to the historic mountaintop through dynamic content presenting fresh perspectives on Monticello and the enduring significance of Jefferson’s life and ideas. About a half a million people visit Monticello each year.