We are BR Partners.
Alexandra Broin
Co-Owner
Allie is a writer, researcher, and parent with 17+ years of experience working alongside teachers and school leaders to improve and expand educational and life opportunities for young people and their families.
Formerly a senior director with New Leaders, Allie authored numerous policy and research publications, launched and oversaw the organization’s advocacy strategy, served on the public funding team, and helped to build critical data, communications, and reporting infrastructure. She regularly partnered with school and district leaders to share insights with local, state, and federal policymakers.
Prior to New Leaders, Allie worked in planning, evaluation, and policy development at the U.S. Department of Education, as a communications specialist for the 2008 Obama presidential campaign, and in legislative affairs and constituent services with the office of then-U.S. Senator Obama. She taught middle school language arts, civics, and geography as a Teach For America corps member. Allie studied education and social policy at Northwestern University.
Ian Reed
Co-Owner
Ian is a strategy and operations whiz, researcher, and dad with nearly two decades of experience working to advance progressive values through public service, political campaigns, and nonprofit leadership.
Formerly Chief of Staff at the Center for Applied Environmental Law and Policy (CAELP), Ian oversaw operations and financial sustainability, managing a $4.5M annual budget and helping raise more than $14M in multi-year grants. He also led policy and research initiatives, collaborating with public officials and nonprofit experts to draft public comments, policy papers, and letters addressing legislative and regulatory proposals.
Prior to CAELP, Ian was Director of Operations at Organizing for Action and Associate Director for Finance at the White House. He held critical budget and operations roles for the 2008 and 2012 Obama presidential campaigns, as well as for the 2009 presidential transition team. He has helped a number of local and national nonprofits build systems to fuel growth across a wide range of industries, from technology to transportation. Ian holds an MBA from Boston University.
Allie and Ian are partners in business and in life. They live with their young children and rescue dogs in Boulder, CO, where they spend as much time as possible enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer, especially camping, cycling, and skiing as a family.