Jocelynne Rainey is a nonprofit leader serving as president and chief executive officer of Brooklyn Org.
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.
Career Rainey was president and CEO of Getting Out & Staying Out (GOSO). While at GOSO, Rainey was honored as a Manhattan Hero in City & State for her work supporting GOSO enrollees during COVID-19. Rainey also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC).
Brooklyn Org In 2021, Rainey was hired to lead Brooklyn Org. 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. In 2023, Rainey led a $49,000 rebranding of the Brooklyn Community Foundation, evolving the organization into Brooklyn Org. 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.
In 2023, Rainey served on New York City's volunteer Workforce Development Board.
Honors In 2026, Metropolitan College of New York awarded Rainey an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Personal life Rainey grew up in Brooklyn, with Jamaican heritage on her father's side.
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