With a background in social work, psychology, and biochemistry, Brandon’s work has been an exploration in the concepts of healing, belonging, and community. In his role as Director of Programs at Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), Brandon conducts research and develops programs to increase the visibility of and drive philanthropic investments to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Brandon has worked with The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Social Justice Fund Northwest, Forefront: Innovations in Suicide Prevention, Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation, and the University of Washington. Brandon received his Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and Bachelor’s from the University of Washington.