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About Brandon
Brandon Pendarvis Brown
I am a Christian who loves My Family, My Church, Friends, State & Country
- Stronger parenting creates better communities and improves moral values
- I will fight against putting tariffs on BMW, Michelin and Harley Davidson Motor Company
- Teachers are not babysitters, they inspire the next generation of leaders, they should not have to carry guns
- The middle class built the economy... we should invest in small businesses to help create jobs
- Every child should be able to grow up in a clean & safe environment
- Our Senior Citizens laid the foundation, It is our job to protect their quality of life
About Brandon P. Brown
Meet Brandon Pendarvis Brown, MA
Brandon's Bio
Brandon Pendarvis Brown is a proven leader in government relations who has experience in higher education management and human resources Consulting. He is also skilled in Communications & Marketing Strategies. Brown has been a part of the national conversation on many issues that have shaped public policy. His experience with national, state wide and local organizations give him a unique understanding of the challenges we face as a nation. Issues of diversity, education, of a changing global economy, foreign policy and building a new technologically advanced military continue to present challenges. These are issues that the United States must address to ensure our national and international sovereignty. Brandon's education and life experiences prepared him to be a leader in creating a dialogue between stakeholders and individuals who influence decisions that effect our children's future.
Brandon worked at Jackson State University, the fourth largest HBCU in the U.S. During his time at JSU, he was the Associate Vice-President of Institutional Advancement and helped to increase the University’s endowment by adding more than $18 Million Dollars to the JSU Foundations.
Brown is the former Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Paine College where he graduated in 2000 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in History. He would later go on to earn a Master’s degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. Brandon holds a Certificate in Education Management from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. He has also studied at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.
A native of Greenville, South Carolina, he founded the Historical Black College and University Sports Classic which has contributed more than $200,000 to institutions across the Southeast. The Sports Classic was designed to empower Upstate South Carolina students and help them realize educational opportunities at post-secondary institutions. Committed to higher education, he joined the staff of Paine College in 2008 to lead his Alma Mater's fundraising and development unit. Under his leadership, in 2009, the College increased its annual contributions and his fundraising unit raised over $5 Million Dollars. Brown was in charge of raising over $4 Million Dollars for the institution’s Health Education Activities Learning Complex, better known as the HEAL Complex. He was responsible for increasing scholarships for deserving students. Brown carved a niche in the political arena when in 2006, he served as State Deputy Political Director for Senator Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. In 2004, Brown became the first African American to run for a seat in the United States Congress from South Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District. After winning the primary, Brandon lost the general election but garnered more than 77,000 votes.
He also served as Executive Director of the Allen Temple Community Development Center and co-founded the Upstate Black Family Reunion, whose focus was to promote community unity. Brown is active in a variety of civic and social organizations in both Georgia and South Carolina. As an organizing member of the Greenville Tech Multi-cultural Advisory Board, he was instrumental in helping to heal the Greenville community during racial unrest after one of the officials of Greenville Technical College referred to the Katrina evacuees as yard apes. Brown along with Former CNN Anchor Soledad O’Brien and other distinguished individuals received the National Legacy Award for outstanding service to higher education during a UNCF Leadership Conference in 2013. On August 29th 2008, Brown was honored by the South Carolina State Senate and House for his service to the community. The South Carolina General Assembly recognized him with a Concurrent Resolution for his achievements. This is one of the highest honors a person can receive in the State of South Carolina and is written into the States Journal and General Assembly’s history.
Employment
Upstate HBCU Classic
Tim Ryan for President
Tim Ryan for President
The Upstate of South Carolina is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, The demand for highly trained and qualified Scientist, Engineers, Mathematicians and people creating innovation in Technology are critical to the continued growth in the Upstate. In order to address the growing needs in the area of STEM, we must inspire students from all walks of life to engage and educate themselves on all opportunities through programs promoting STEM. As the work force needs change, the Upstate HBCU Classic Committee is committed to addressing those needs in the community and promoting Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their education offerings. The Classic desire to create a pipeline of talented students who will pursue opportunities at HBCU's that will prepare them to become the next Scientist, teachers, engineers, medical professionals, community leaders and professional athletes.
Tim Ryan for President
Tim Ryan for President
Tim Ryan for President
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Director of Southern States
Provided Executive Leadership in Southern states for Tim Ryan for American
• Built campaign relationships with the African American Communities.
•Developed partnership with Community Minsters and Clergy.
Developed South Carolina Campaign strategies.
• Provided advance work prior to candidates arrival in South Carolina.
• Recruit elected officials, ministers and identify community connections across the states forty-six counties.
• Schedule campaign events in South Carolina.
• Work with National Political and Communication Directors to provide State and Local Media Information
• Travel across South Carolina on behalf of Ryan for President, Inc.
• Responsible for the staff and organizations in Upstate Counties
Paine College
Tim Ryan for President
Jackson State University
Development Consultant at Paine College
about brandon educational consultant
Jackson State University
Jackson State University
Jackson State University
Assistant Vice President of Institutional
Jackson State University, Mississippi’s Urban University located in the capital of Mississippi. Designated as a high research activity university, Jackson State continues to enhance the state, nation and world through comprehensive economic development, healthcare, technological and educational initiatives. With 9,508 students, Jackson State is the fourth largest institution of higher learning in Mississippi .
The Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement is an integral member of the senior leadership team that provides strategic direction and management of the University’s comprehensive fundraising program. The Assistant Vice President will provides leadership, strategic planning, counsel and assistance to directors of the Office of Development, Corporate Relations, Foundations Relations, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations on matters relating to fundraising, alumni engagement, accountability and staffing. The position plays a central role in managing operations and contribute to the enhancement of supporting systems and programs.
Paine College
Jackson State University
Biden for President
Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement
The Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement provided executive council to the President and as needed served in the role of chief of staff.
Successfully helped to secure a $887,000 dollar grant for the college through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Increased the schools visibility in Washington D.C. by coordinating 'Paine College Day' at U.S.Capital with members of congress attending the annual reception.
While administering the schools strategic plan, I also worked to build the College's Diversity & Inclusion programs. I served as the official spokeperson for the institution and was responsible for the college’s overall image.
As Senior Vice-President was responsible for the offices of governmental relations, sponsored programs, title III programs, community relations, advancement programs and fundraising. Responsibilities also include planned and deferred giving, annual giving and capital campaigns; media relations; corporate relations; athletic compliance and alumni affairs.
Biden for President
Jackson State University
Biden for President
South Carolina Upstate Regional Director and Deputy Political Director
• Provided Executive Leadership in Southern states for 'Biden for President'
• Recruited State Rep. Fletcher Smith for Bill Richardson Campaign to the Biden Campaign which directly increase the Campaigns standings in national CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC and PBS Polls.
• Built campaign relationships with the African American Communities.
•Developed partnership with Community Minsters and Clergy.
• Worked with State Director to develop South Carolina Campaign strategies.
• Provided advance work prior to candidates arrival in South Carolina.
• Recruit elected officials, ministers and identify community connections across the states forty-six counties.
• Schedule campaign events in South Carolina.
• Work with National Political and Communication Directors to provide State and Local Media Information
• Travel across South Carolina on behalf of Biden for President, Inc.
• Responsible for the staff and organizations in Upstate Counties
Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Webster University- George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technolgy
Webster University- George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technolgy
The Institute for Educational Management is an intensive program that provides participants the opportunity to improve leadership skills, renew their commitment to higher education and develop tangible strategies for long-term institutional success.
Webster University- George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technolgy
Webster University- George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technolgy
Webster University- George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technolgy
Master's Degree
Human Resource Development
George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University, a leading provider of business education worldwide. With an international student body and a network of campuses throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and cyberspace.
Paine College
Webster University- George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technolgy
Paine College
Bachelor's Degree in History
Dr. Shirley A. R. Lewis President's Student Leadership Award 2000
Georgia State Senator Charles Walker Leadership Scholarship Award 1999
Panhellenic Council Leadership Award 1999
Student Admission Recruiter of the Year 1998
Linda H. McCord Scholarship 1996