Throughout his career, Brandon has actively contributed to well-being initiatives. As a Wellness Coach, he utilized Motivational Interviewing for 1:1 and group coaching sessions, with a focus on historically disadvantaged students. Notably, he served as a Lead Facilitation Specialist for the Young Black Men (YBMen) Program, piloted on UM’s campus, and organized an integrative wellness pop-up barbershop event for males of color during his participation in the Active Minds Emerging Fellows Program.

Expanding his impact nationally, Brandon collaborates with Active Minds and MTV Entertainment on the A.S.K. (Acknowledge, Support, Keep-in-Touch) campaign, a youth mental health peer support initiative. Additionally, he advocates for federal peer support advancement policies through Mental Health America’s (MHA) Youth Policy Accelerator (YPA). Committed to community service, Brandon serves on the Board of Directors for Garrett’s Space, a young adult suicide prevention non-profit, and the International House Ann Arbor, promoting cultural humility and global understanding. Brandon further extends his impact as a mayoral-appointed Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Ann Arbor.

Beyond his professional and community engagements, Brandon, a Michigan native, finds joy in various hobbies. He enjoys playing tennis and swimming and has a passion for the arts, including reading, audiobooks, and attending plays and musicals. A versatile musician, Brandon has played clarinet, Chinese flutes, Afro-Cuban drums, and instruments in the Indonesian Orchestra. Embracing his culinary curiosity, he explores cooking through classes ranging from Italian cuisine to Asian street food. Brandon’s love for exploration extends to language studies, where he has studied Spanish, Portuguese, French, American Sign Language, and Mexican Sign Language, reflecting his commitment to cultural understanding. His adventurous palate leads him to try diverse activities, embodying his openness to new experiences and discovery.