Jocelynne Rainey

Jocelynne Rainey is nonprofit leader serving as president and chief executive officer of Brooklyn Org.[1][2]

Education

Rainey received a bachelor's degree from Southern Connecticut State University, and is on the board of the school's foundation. She earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from Metropolitan College of New York and a Doctorate of Education and Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College. She also earned a Certificate in Non-Profit Executive Leadership from the Business School at Columbia University. [3][4]

Career

Rainey was president and CEO of Getting Out & Staying Out (GOSO).[5] While at GOSO, Rainey was honored as a Manhattan Hero in City & State for her work supporting GOSO enrollees during COVID-19.[5] Rainey also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC).[5]

Brooklyn Org

In 2021, Rainey was hired to lead Brooklyn Org.[6] Under Rainey's leadership, Brooklyn Org has exceed $130 million in total giving while also expanding commitments to Brooklyn nonprofits focusing on community engagement and racial justice.[2] In 2023, Rainey led a $49,000 rebranding of the Brooklyn Community Foundation, evolving the organization into Brooklyn Org.[7] In April 2025, Rainey joined volunteers during the second annual Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, a yearly event where Brooklyn Org hosts borough-wide celebrations of community service across Brooklyn.[8]

In 2023, Rainey served on New York City's volunteer Workforce Development Board.[9]

Honors

In 2026, Metropolitan College of New York awarded Rainey an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.[10]

Personal life

Rainey grew up in Brooklyn, with Jamaican heritage on her father's side.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "2026 Spark Prize Honors Brooklyn's Equity Champions". BKReader. March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Gillespie, Fern (December 19, 2025). "Brooklyn Org's Dr. Jocelynne Rainey". Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ Georgiou, Tina (December 23, 2021). "Dr. Jocelynne Rainey '97 Advancing Racial Justice and Community-Led Change". MCNY.edu. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Jocelynne Rainey '89". Southern Connecticut State University. June 11, 2025. Archived from the original on February 14, 2026. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "GOSO Opens New Office In Harlem, For More Services To Justice-Involved People Citywide". HW.
  6. ↑ "Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. Announced as New President and CEO of Brooklyn Community Foundation". Philanthropy New York. November 18, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ City & State (July 1, 2024). "The 2024 Brooklyn Power 100". City & State NY. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Hundreds lend a hand across borough for Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day • Brooklyn Paper". www.brooklynpaper.com. April 29, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Board Members - WKDEV". www.nyc.gov. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  10. ↑ Georgiou, Tina (June 5, 2026). "Metropolitan College of New York to Honor Dr. Jocelynne Rainey and Steve J. Bandrowczak". MCNY. Archived from the original on June 21, 2026. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Brooklyn nonprofit CEO leads with kindness – Caribbean Life". www.caribbeanlife.com. April 20, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2026.


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