Bryan Collins

 is an organizational change-maker working for Google in New York City. He is currently leading the Project Management Office within Go-to-Market Operations for Google’s Global Business Organization. Previously, he held roles running the Project Management Office for Google’s racial equity commitments and leading on hiring and onboarding senior executives at the company.

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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

Harriet Tubman

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Transforming Systems

To orchestrate change within these complex structures, one must possess the ability to dissect and comprehend each component while never losing sight of the grand design.

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Diversity + Equity =Inclusion

I have experienced firsthand the profound impact of people of color supporting and championing each other, propelling the next generation from humble beginnings to extraordinary heights.

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Adaptability

I learned not to let the fear of taking risks hold me back. Knowing the vision for my life was crucial. I had to remind myself of my purpose in each new situation. Was I there to listen, to offer insights, to ask questions?

Bio

Today Bryan is a leader in systems thinking. With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in information systems and decades of experience across tech, academia, logistics, and healthcare, Bryan has devoted his career to looking at the systems that drive businesses, breaking them down to understand how each component works, and then rebuilding them to make them stronger. He is particularly interested in looking at systems that are crumbling, and taking steps to systematically restructure them.

Bryan is also passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the power of diverse mentorship. At Google, he took a systems-level approach to increase representation at leadership levels, and oversaw the company’s racial equity commitments to build sustainable equity for Google’s Black community. With a global perspective informed by his upbringing in diverse cultures and his vast experience across multiple industries, Bryan is a true catalyst for progress, making him a force for innovation and equity in an ever-evolving world.

Prior to Google, Bryan was a Director of Healthcare Performance Improvement at Kaiser Permanente, Strategic Process Consultant at McKesson, and Vice President at Bank of the West. He also spent seven years at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Manager of Advisory Services. Across his 20-plus year career, Bryan led organizational change projects for a wide swath of industries and companies, including tech, healthcare, banking, academia, and logistics. Bryan earned a Master's of Science in Information Systems from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from Hampton University. He also holds Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP), Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CSSMBB), and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certifications. Today Bryan lives in New York City with his husband.

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A system, in its simplest definition, is a larger whole with interconnected parts. To orchestrate change within these complex structures, one must possess the ability to dissect and comprehend each component while never losing sight of the grand design.
Representation in leadership empowers organizations to tap into a rich tapestry of perspectives, experiences, and talents, ultimately driving innovation, enhancing problem-solving, and creating a stronger sense of belonging among team members.
Adaptability stands at the heart of successful leadership. Being empowered to masterfully navigate the ever-evolving business landscape, swiftly assess new opportunities, embrace change, and make agile decisions, propelling your teams to achieve unparalleled success on a broader scale. It is all about shifting the focus towards the journey and not always the destination.