Brooks Barnes

Brooks Barnes, MLIS, is an experienced Research Analyst with a solid background in supporting high-level decision-making in various organizations. Currently working at BDO USA since August 2020, Barnes previously held positions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where responsibilities included vetting prospective donors and examining Foundation 990 filings. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Research Analyst at Norton Rose Fulbright, contributing to the establishment of a US Compliance Team, and working as a Research Analyst at Baker Botts LLP, where strategic insights were provided to top-level executives. Barnes began the career as a Reference Librarian at the Brazoria County Library System, managing a high-volume branch. Education includes a Master of Library and Information Science from The University of Texas at Austin, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, and classical studies from Eton College in the UK.