Brandon Emerson

Brandon Emerson currently serves as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut since February 2025. Prior to this role, Brandon held multiple positions at Orr Group from January 2021 to August 2024, including Senior Director and Co-Head of Advisory Services, Director and Co-Head of Strategy, and Senior Associate Director, where responsibilities focused on developing and implementing action-oriented fundraising strategies for nonprofit clients. Brandon emphasizes data-driven systems and project management to enhance revenue and client satisfaction. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Museum Studies from The Cooperstown Graduate Program and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Whitworth University.