Brandon serves as the Program Director of the New York Internship Pathways Community (NYIP), where he leads efforts to expand and support a statewide network of high schools committed to offering students immersive and impactful experiences that bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.

In his capacity as Program Director, he leads efforts to expand and support a statewide network of high schools committed to offering students immersive and impactful experiences that bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Brandon provides coaching and professional development to schools for integrating work-based learning into school culture. He co-leads a dynamic community of practice bringing together educational practitioners to share practices and research based strategies. And he cultivates partnerships within NYC to influence systems-change and expand relationships with schools.

Prior to joining NYIP, Brandon served as the Director of K-12 Partnerships for HERE to HERE, an organization that enhances paths to rewarding careers for young people by uniting employers, educators, and community-based organizations. In this role, he worked to develop and implement programs that helped young people develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workforce.

Brandon began his career in education as a high school history teacher. He has held a variety of roles in education, including teaching, curriculum development, and district leadership. He is committed to using his skills and experience to improve education outcomes for young people.

Brandon is a graduate of Boston College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in education.