Brandan is a Speaker and Outdoor Recreation DEI Consultant from Ypsilanti whose work sits at the intersection of American history, Civil Rights, and outdoor recreation. Drawing on deep study of U.S. legal history, conservation policy, and social movements, Brandan examines how systemic exclusion has shaped who feels welcome on the trail, in national parks, and across outdoor institutions today.

Through Shades of the Outdoors, a BIPOC Outdoor Enthusiasts Community he founded, Brandan partners with nonprofits, community members, and outdoor organizations to facilitate events that encourage BIPOC to reengage with the outdoors.

He also is an Innovation Specialist at NSF in Ann Arbor focusing on special projects. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas and a Master of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University. 

Outside of professional experience, Brandan is a committed backpacker and hiker who recently visited every property in the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission and loves talking about hikes!