Bryan Mier

Bryan Mier has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Bryan is currently working as the Regional Manager - Latin America at Community Gaming, starting in May 2021. Prior to this, they founded Alpha Phoenix in 2019, an initiative focused on promoting esports and its relationship with international relations. Bryan'sresponsibilities included research, analysis, and developing commentary on various topics within the esports industry.

Bryan also has experience working in government and policy-related roles. From 2020 to 2020, they worked as a Civil Attaché at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. In this position, they were involved in diplomatic activities and assisting with international cooperation initiatives.

Before that, Bryan held several communications positions. Bryan worked as a Communications Trainee at Network 20/20- A Foreign Policy Community in 2018, where they gained experience in communications strategy and outreach. Bryan also worked as a Communications Assistant (Consultancy) at the Center on International Cooperation during the same year.

In 2018, Bryan interned at BLJ Worldwide as a Communications Intern, where they gained hands-on experience in public relations and communication campaigns.

Additionally, Bryan has experience in academia, having worked as a Graduate Assistant, Peer Mentor, and Resident Assistant at Arcadia University from 2014 to 2017. In these roles, they supported faculty, mentored students, and facilitated community-building activities.

Bryan's earlier experiences include working as a Margaret and Robert Pastor Graduate Assistant Fellow at The Carter Center's Latin America and the Caribbean Program in 2017. Here, they monitored and researched developments in Venezuela and contributed to policy briefs and logistical organization.

Finally, Bryan interned at the Secretariat of International Relations of the Autonomous Departmental Government of Tarija City in 2015. In this role, they compiled information on cooperation agencies and assisted with meeting scheduling.

Overall, Bryan Mier's work experience demonstrates a strong background in international relations, communications, and the promotion of esports.

Bryan Mier completed their Master of Arts degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from Arcadia University in 2017. Prior to that, they earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in International/Global Studies from the same university in 2016. In 2015, they also participated in a Study Abroad program at the University of St Andrews, focusing on International Relations and Affairs. Additionally, Bryan obtained several certifications, including "COVID-19: Tackling the Novel Coronavirus" from FutureLearn in May 2020 and "Collegiate Esports and Career Planning," "Esports Teams and Professional Players," and "Esports Management Capstone Project" from Coursera in various years. Bryan also completed the "Esports Specialization" and "Game Developers and Esports Organizations" courses from Coursera.