Dr. Brooklyn Raney is a research-practitioner who holds a BA from Colgate University, an MA in Educational Theater from NYU, and an MS and EdD from the University of Pennsylvania. Brooklyn’s research explores the intersection of student perception, teacher sustainability, and parent expectation as it relates to an ethic of care in schools.
After a decade in the classroom and as a school administrator, she turned her focus to conducting research and facilitating training with educators, parents, and youth serving professionals around the world.
Dr. Raney is the author of “One Trusted Adult: How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People” and “Successful Middle School: Adult Advocates.” She is the founder of One Trusted Adult, which offers advisory and student leadership programs alongside professional development for adults to enhance school climate and foster meaningful connections.
Brooklyn lives in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, with her husband, son, and two adventurous golden doodles named Tuukka and Larry Bird.
Dr. Brooklyn Raney is an acclaimed speaker, workshop facilitator, and leading expert on relationships in contexts where age or authority gaps exist—such as manager/employee, mentor/mentee, and coach/athlete dynamics. With a proven track record of transforming workplace culture and fostering trust, Dr. Raney helps organizations maximize productivity and outcomes by focusing on the essential ingredients of meaningful professional connections.
As the founder of One Trusted Adult, Dr. Raney has spent more than five years equipping professionals, leaders, and caregivers with strategies to strengthen relationships and support the growth and development of those in their care. Her experience as an educator and school administrator has informed her expertise in designing leadership trainings, mentorship frameworks, and professional development experiences that improve organizational culture and climate.
A research-practitioner with degrees from Colgate University, NYU, and the University of Pennsylvania—where she completed her doctoral work—Dr. Raney explores the intersection of perception, sustainability, and expectations as they relate to an ethic of care in professional settings.
Dr. Raney’s workshops and keynotes empower leaders to create high-trust environments that drive measurable success, addressing the relational challenges of today’s workforce and supporting employee engagement, collaboration, and retention.
Brooklyn lives in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, with her husband, son, and two adventurous goldendoodles named Tuukka and Larry Bird.
Whether you lead a classroom, a team, or an entire company—Brooklyn has tools to help you do it with clarity, connection, and care.
