A fourth-generation Californian, Brandon learned from his parents the value of giving back to our community. Their careers as telecommunications executives and entrepreneurs meant that Brandon moved around throughout his childhood. His family always had a seat at the table for Brandon’s friends, particularly those who were uncertain where their next meal would come from.

As we face drastic cuts to public education, Brandon knows firsthand how detrimental Republicans’ plans to eliminate the Department of Education will be for California kids. In middle school, a teacher noticed his academic struggles and helped him navigate learning with dyslexia. This discovery opened new resources to put Brandon on a path to success.

Brandon graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude in Economics from Washington College in Maryland and earned a Master of Science degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Brandon would bring his unique perspective to Congress as an economist.