Mau Mwachande

Mau Mwachande is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in various roles, currently serving as the Communications and Marketing Manager at Braven since August 2021, and previously as a Workforce Readiness Intern. Mau's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Global Studies with a minor in Informatics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where experience as a Front Desk Clerk and Communication Specialist Intern was gained, alongside conducting research as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Department of Social Work. Additionally, involvement in community-driven projects, such as a participatory substance misuse intervention program in Newark, highlights Mau's commitment to social impact. Earlier experience includes leadership as a Recruitment Manager at Odyssey and creative contributions as an Apprentice at Cossette, where efforts focused on enhancing female representation in advertising.