Brendan Donahue is the Data and Technology Director at the Center for Improving Youth Justice, where he leads digital innovation to advance juvenile justice reform. Since joining CIYJ in 2006, Brendan has served as the project manager for new initiatives supporting the Performance-based Standards program for juvenile residential facilities. He has designed and deployed interactive survey kiosks that collect real-time feedback from youth, staff, and families—helping elevate voices and improve conditions within secure settings. Brendan led the development of a web application that provides researchers and universities with access to one of the most comprehensive datasets on juvenile justice facilities in the country, enabling deep analysis of trends, outcomes, and standards compliance. Most recently, he developed the Reentry Roadmap mobile app to support young people transitioning back into their communities. Brendan has his degree in Business Administration from Quincy College and is an active member of Boston’s tech community and passionate about using technology to drive social impact.