I see my role as a connector. I listen to what employees are saying, understanding what leadership needs to communicate and making sure those two things come together in a way that’s authentic and impactful.
Fifteen years ago, Brittany (Benson) Giudici, ’10, was walking to class at Bridgewater State University when she bumped into her friend Dan Kent, ’10. During the conversation, he alerted Giudici to a potential job opportunity.
Kent’s friend who worked at Apple, Inc. was interviewing for communications roles in marketing at the internship level.
“He asked me if it was something I’d be interested in. I said, ‘yes! Of course," Giudici recalled.
After interviewing, she was hired. When the semester ended, Giudici moved to California and spent her summer working on marketing and communications for the iPhone 3GS on Apple’s Worldwide Sales Team.
Since then, the BSU alumna’s career has taken her all over the globe working with tech companies focused on online retail, human and AI-generated language translation technology, and multi-national enterprise networks.
But it was that Bridgewater connection that started it all for the former North Attleboro resident. After she completed her summer internship with Apple, Giudici returned to campus to finish school and earn a degree in communications.
“My experience at Bridgewater was very positive. I was a commuter and delayed starting school because my mom passed away,” she said. “I was going through a big life transition and was a little apprehensive about what my college experience was going to be like.”
What she did to quell those nerves was to get involved. Outside of being a stellar student, she joined Gamma Phi Beta and got involved in the school’s communications club and other organizations.
“I made sure to get involved,” Guidici said. “That strongly contributed to my positive experience. I felt very connected to everyone on campus.”
The support she received from her professors, particularly Professor Nancy Van Leuven, also motivated her.
“I felt like my professors were deeply invested in my success. Some of them still email me even though it’s been 16 years,” Guidici said.
Today, she lives in Idaho with her husband Michael and their two children, Aubriella Aurora, 3, and Elliana Sienna, 1.
As she started a family, she also built a strong career and now works as director of communications for Microsoft’s Global Cybersecurity Division.
In her role, she translates complex strategies and technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for both internal and external audiences.
Guidici enjoys being a “linchpin,” ensuring leadership messaging reflects real employee perspectives.
“I see my role as a connector. I listen to what employees are saying, understanding what leadership needs to communicate and making sure those two things come together in a way that’s authentic and impactful,” she said.
In addition to her work, she is also the founder of Treasure Valley Women in Tech, a mentorship and leadership-focused community. The goal of the organization is to bridge the gap between students, early-career professionals, and established leaders.
“After I had my first daughter, I thought about all the people who helped me along the way, and how much of that came from building connections,” Guidici said. “It’s all about connections and bringing women together across career stages so they can learn from each other, support each other, and see what’s possible.”
While her career has taken her far beyond Bridgewater State, there will always be one campus connection that continues to stand out.
“Dan was and still is someone I often think of when I look back at my career progression,” Guidici said. “It was him, and that connection that helped me get to where I am today.”
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