Connor O’Brien is a regional lead for America Achieves' Good Jobs Economy initiative, providing strategic guidance and support to regions to drive inclusive economic growth. Prior to working with America Achieves, Connor was a consultant at Hidden River Group where he advised clients on health care innovation by analyzing and streamlining adoption of new health care technologies, programs, and practices. Connor is also a Major in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

Before earning his MBA, Connor was an attorney, first as a judge advocate in the U.S. Marines and later as an eminent domain attorney supporting the development of light rail throughout the Seattle area. Connor obtained his MBA from Georgetown University, his JD from the University of Notre Dame, and his BA in Politics from Pomona College.