Renae Giard

As Program Operations Assistant, Renae is responsible for facilitating summer activities registration and assists with a range of departmental conferences, events, and programs throughout the academic year. As support to the program operations team, Renae contributes to both the short-term and long-term planning and the successful execution of projects that enhance the financial sustainability of YC&E. 

Renae has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a forensic psychology concentration from the University of New Haven. Currently, she is pursuing her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a concentration in forensic mental health.

A native of Connecticut, Renae was born and raised in Ellington. When Renae isn’t working at YC&E, she is spending time outdoors hiking or traveling. As a former hospitality coordinator and operations lead for YC&E, Renae is looking forward to continuing fostering relationships with campus partners and stakeholders as well as the various groups that chose Yale as the backdrop to their programs, events, and conferences.