Journey to Jupiter: Discover the Life You'll Create3 Helmi 2022

The Journey of a Storyteller from the Film Industry to Community Engagement: Meet Brandon Gardner

Brandon Gardner earned his BA in mass media arts from Clark Atlanta University and is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He currently serves as the Associate Director of Community Engagement for Emory University, where he contributes to cultivating new and existing community partnerships aligned with Emory's strategic community engagement priorities.

With more than nine years of event-management experience managing events for the International Cherry Blossom Festival, Atlanta Police Foundation, and Atlanta Opera, he has also worked in the film industry working for Tyler Perry Studios and The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

In this episode, Brandon shares:

Why he decided to attend Clark Atlanta University

How he got an internship with Tyler Perry Studios and became an extra in the movie Stomp the Yard

What it's like to work as a production assistant and assistant casting director

How his degree in media arts and experience in the film industry prepared him for roles in event management and community engagement

The importance of being open to opportunities that may not be on your radar

Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn!

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