Brandon Jenkins

Brandon Jenkins has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Brandon started their career at Marymount University as a Coordinator of Leadership Development, Commuter Services, and Spirit Programs from August 2008 to August 2012. Brandon then moved on to Santa Clara University, where they worked as an Assistant Director for New Student Programs and later as an Assistant Director in Donor Relations & Events, University Relations from April 2015 to February 2016.

Following that, Brandon joined the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health in September 2016. Brandon held multiple positions at the foundation, including Assistant Director, Donor Events from February 2016 to September 2016, Assistant Director, Corporate Relations from June 2018 to November 2019, and finally as Interim Director, Donor Events & Community Relations from November 2019 to May 2019. In their role as Interim Director, they supervised and mentored staff, managed event planning and execution, prepared briefings for executive leadership, and played a key role in fundraising initiatives.

Brandon's next role was at Salesforce, where they worked as the Associate Event Manager, Hospitality and Events from May 2022 to May 2023. Currently, they are a Program Manager at Biocom California, starting in May 2023. Overall, Brandon has demonstrated their expertise in event management, donor relations, leadership development, and program management throughout their career.

Brandon Jenkins earned a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Higher Education Administration from Kent State University, where they studied from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication from PennWest Clarion, where they were enrolled from 2002 to 2006. Brandon Jenkins also holds a certification as a Digital Event Strategist from PCMA, which they obtained in April 2021.