Breanna DeLong
Breanna DeLong is a Program Manager and workforce development leader focused on building scalable, people-centered systems that support veterans, servicemembers, and military families through career transition and professional growth. She currently leads the online and military spouse programs at Operation New Uniform, where she oversees virtual program operations, learner engagement, and national partnerships that expand access to career readiness resources across the United States.
With a foundation in social work and psychology, Breanna brings a unique blend of human-centered design and operational strategy to program development. Her work includes leading major CRM and workflow redesigns, creating structured onboarding and training frameworks, and implementing alumni employment and outcomes tracking systems that translate program impact into measurable results.
Breanna’s leadership has supported hundreds of learners across more than 30 states, strengthening retention, efficiency, and employment outcomes. She is recognized for her ability to bridge mission-driven work with operational excellence, ensuring programs remain both impactful and sustainable as they scale.
She holds a Master’s in Social Work, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and multiple professional certifications in project management, workforce development, and nonprofit leadership. Breanna is passionate about building systems that empower individuals to move through career transitions with clarity, confidence, and long-term success.
• Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Workflow specialist certificate
• Certificate in Veteran Employment and Development
• Google Project Management Professional Certificate
• Fundamentals of Predicitive Project Management
• Nonprofit Essentials Certificate Program
• Excellence in Public Speaking Institute Certificate
• Introductory Sandler Bootcamp Program
• The University of Texas at El Paso
• Central Michigan University
• The Honorable Molly Pitcher Award
• Great Lakes Bay Veteran Coalition
• Tampa Bay Juniors Hockey Club
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to staying grounded in the people the work is meant to serve. Keeping veterans, servicemembers, and military families at the center of every decision helps me build programs that are not just well-run, but genuinely meaningful and effective.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I was told not to wait until I feel ‘ready’ to take on responsibility. Growth usually comes from stepping into things before you feel fully prepared and learning by doing.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell young women entering this industry to talk to everyone and get involved in their community. Building relationships and networking are key to opening doors and discovering opportunities. The more people you connect with, the more support and guidance you’ll have as you grow in your career.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in my field right now is educating employers on the value of hiring military veterans. Helping organizations understand how veterans’ skills, experience, and discipline can make a vital, positive impact is both a hurdle and a chance to create meaningful change in workforce development.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are trust, leadership, and clear communication, along with flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. I’m also deeply committed to my family—I’m a proud mom of two. Outside of work, I enjoy reading and participate in a mom’s book club, love staying active through sports, and treasure thrifting adventures with my family.
Locations
Midland
Midland, MI