Kyle Branchesi: Innovation Strategist and Learning Expert currently serving as the Director of Learning and Development for United Way Worldwide, he is the former Global Innovation and Partnerships Manager at NuVu Studio, ex-Research Scientist at MIT, and ex-Design Coordinator at Garage Museum of Contemporary Art.
NuVu Studio
2019 – 2024
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Glasgow, Scotland
At NuVu Studio, my role as the Global Innovation and Partnership Manager was centered around transforming the learning landscapes across the UK, Europe, MENA, and beyond. My tenure was defined by pioneering digital learning experiences, and leveraging technologies like AI, Robotics, and VR. I cultivated impactful educational reforms through strategic partnerships, including collaborations with the Scottish Parliament and the Danish Ministry of Children and Education. Leading innovation workshops, I fostered cross-continental collaborations among education and business leaders, from Europe to Australia. Additionally, my work in developing the Designing Organizational Futures program alongside Peak Scientific, Rolls Royce, and Plexus, as well as my involvement in global conferences, underscored my commitment to driving forward-thinking learning and industry collaboration.
MIT
2017 – 2020
Cambridge, Massachusetts
At MIT, I embraced roles that blended research and coordination, contributing to the advancement of innovative technologies and entrepreneurial ecosystems. As a Research Scientist at the MIT Self-Assembly Lab, I focused on pioneering applications of programmable materials, collaborating on projects that bridged technology and design. In my role as Coordinator for the MIT Global Startup Workshop, I was instrumental in elevating its profile and fostering global entrepreneurial networks.
At the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow, my work as a Design Researcher centered on discovering and promoting emerging artists from across Russia. Traveling from St. Petersburg to Kazan and Samara, I engaged with artists outside the Moscow metro region, documenting their work to bring greater equity to the Russian art scene. This initiative was crucial in offering a platform for diverse artistic voices, contributing to a more inclusive representation in the country's vibrant cultural tapestry.
Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
2018
Moscow, Russia
The Office of HH The Crown Prince of Dubai
2015–2017
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
In my role as an Architect at the Office of HH The Crown Prince of Dubai, I specialized in strategic project management and the cultivation of key partnerships. This position involved steering complex architectural projects, from concept to completion, by coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, designers, and contractors.
United Way Worldwide
2024 - Present
Washington DC
Director of Learning and Development for the Global Network Advancement Team at United Way Worldwide