Bryant Payne

Bryant Payne has a diverse work experience in various communication roles. Bryant started their career as a District Media & Marketing Manager at City Colleges of Chicago from 1995 to 1997. Bryant then worked as an Editorial Associate at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1999 to 2002. Following that, they served as the Director of Public Affairs at the Circuit Court of Cook County from 2002 to 2007. In 2008, they joined MK Communications Inc as a Senior Communication Consultant, where they provided public strategy and media services for real estate development organizations, government agencies, and corporations. Currently, they are the Director of Communications at the Public Building Commission of Chicago, responsible for managing and implementing a comprehensive communications program.

Bryant Payne earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from Northern Illinois University from 1989 to 1993. Bryant further pursued their education at the same institution and obtained a Master's degree in Urban Planning & Policy from the Community & Economic Development University of Illinois at Chicago between 1999 and 2002. Additionally, they completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Northern Illinois University, though the specific years are not provided.