Brett Settles
Director of Learning & Development
“I’m passionate about creating learning experiences that inspire growth, strengthen teams and empower people to reach their full potential.”
Brett Settles is the Director of Learning and Development at the organization and is also the founder of TalentConnect which offers full-cycle recruiting services.
He oversees learning strategy and talent development for the organization, which has 21 U.S. offices, including locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Florida, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, with more than 1,700 team members, including more than 225 partners.
Brett is a Senior Certified Professional with the Society for Human Resource Management and was a 2024 Top 100 Learning & Development Professional Award Winner presented by OnCon Awards.
Additionally, Brett manages a wide range of areas of the organization’s Learning and Development operations, including:
- Professional certification compliance
- Leadership development
- Employee engagement
- Metrics and data analytics
- Curriculum development and training design
- Digital learning strategy
Brett has been with the organization since 2011 and has nearly 20 years of experience in the areas of human resources and administration.
Professional Affiliations and Civic Involvement
Education
- Iona College
Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management
Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing