Brandon Dillard

Brandon Dillard has a diverse work experience that includes roles in the museum field and the food and beverage industry. In the museum field, they have worked at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation in various positions, starting as a Historic Interpreter and later progressing to roles such as Tour Supervisor, Manager of Special Programs, and Manager of Historic Interpretation. Brandon'swork at Monticello focused on broadening historical narratives, advancing public history, and foregrounding marginalized narratives. Brandon has also represented the institution in media and press outreach. In the food and beverage industry, they worked in various positions such as Manager, Beverage Director, Bartender, Server, and Line Cook at several restaurants in Georgia and Virginia. This experience provided him with valuable skills in customer service, personnel management, budgeting, inventory control, and public engagement. Brandon's passion for product quality, sustainability, and service ethos carries over to their current career in the museum field.

Brandon Dillard earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy and English Literature from Georgia State University in the years 2002 to 2006. Brandon then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Anthropology with a focus on Socio-Cultural studies from the University of Virginia between 2016 and 2018. In addition to their academic achievements, Brandon also holds a Certificate in Museum Management from the Virginia Association of Museums.