Carson Bruno

Carson Bruno has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and organizations. Carson began their career as a Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where they coordinated and executed bond financing transactions for municipalities and state governments. Following this, they worked at the Reason Foundation as a Koch Internship Program Summer Intern, and at Pepperdine University as a Teaching Assistant. At The Hoover Institution, Carson served as a Research Associate and later as a Research Fellow, focusing on California public policy, electoral politics, and environmental policy. Carson then joined Coro Southern California as a Lead LA Fellow, where they deepened their leadership skills and gained a better understanding of the region. Carson returned to Pepperdine University as an Assistant Dean for Admission and Program Relations, where they developed a strategic plan for recruitment and admissions. Carson also taught as an Adjunct Faculty member, designing courses on systemic failures in California policy. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Growth at Coro Southern California, overseeing growth strategy and representing the organization regionally.

Carson Bruno obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Management, with special attainments in Commerce, from Washington and Lee University. Carson attended Franklin College of Lugano for a summer study program in Business Management. Later, they pursued a Masters degree in Public Policy, specializing in American Politics and Economics, from Pepperdine University School of Public Policy. Furthermore, Carson Bruno obtained the Lead LA certification from Coro Southern California in May 2019.