Brandon Nicholson

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Public policy specialist with passion for developing multi-sector partnerships to bolster…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Marin Academy Graphic

    Member, Board of Trustees

    Marin Academy

    - 1 month

    Education

    Engaged in independent school governance, which included service on multiple subcommittees and leadership on Diversity Committee.

  • Member, Board of Directors

    San Francisco 49ers Academy

    - Present 11 years 2 months

    Education

    Supported governance of East Palo Alto-based public middle school. Engaged in strategic planning for programs, including high school transition and strategic communications.

  • Volunteer

    Oakland Technical High School, Oakland Unified School District

    - Present 12 years 10 months

    Education

    Volunteered as classroom mentor in Manhood Development course, as part of OUSD's African American Male Achievement Initiative.

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    Board Member

    Aim High

    - Present 8 years 7 months

    Education

    Supported governance of high performing youth serving nonprofit. Served on Program and Evaluation Committee.

Publications

  • Adapting to Local Context: Findings from the YouthBuild Evaluation Implementation Study

    MDRC

    This report presents program implementation findings from the national evaluation of YouthBuild, a program providing a mix of academics, vocational training, leadership development, community service, and other activities to high school dropouts facing an array of challenges to educational and employment success. YouthBuild distinguishes itself from many other programs serving young people through the stipend it pays to participants and a culture that emphasizes youth development and…

    This report presents program implementation findings from the national evaluation of YouthBuild, a program providing a mix of academics, vocational training, leadership development, community service, and other activities to high school dropouts facing an array of challenges to educational and employment success. YouthBuild distinguishes itself from many other programs serving young people through the stipend it pays to participants and a culture that emphasizes youth development and leadership, capitalizing on participants’ strengths and empowering participants to take responsibility for their lives. Primary funders of YouthBuild programs include the U.S. Department of Labor, the Corporation for National and Community Service, private foundations, and states and localities.

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  • Minor Leagues: The Commercialization of Youth Athletics and its Implications for Privatization in Education

    Dissertation study completed for Ph.D. in educational policy.

Honors & Awards

  • Love Never Fails Award: Advocacy for At-Risk Boys

    Lover Never Fails

    For partnership consistent with Love Never Fails's mission to prevent and support survivors of abuse and human trafficking, and for specific support of advocacy for at-risk boys.

  • State Farm Good Neighbor Award

    State Farm Insurance, Golden State Warriors

    Award for commitment to community service, granted through partnership with the Golden State Warriors basketball organization.

  • 2016 KPIX-KCBS5 Unsung Hero (Jefferson Award Winner)

    Jefferson Awards

    The Jefferson Awards has been at the center of celebrating and powering public service for the last 45 years. Bay Area Jefferson Awards winners have the opportunity to attend the annual National Ceremony in Washington DC to be honored alongside such national notables as Sean Parker, Delores Huerta, Billie Jean King and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Languages

  • Spanish

    Full professional proficiency

  • Italian

    Professional working proficiency

Organizations

  • San Francisco 49ers Academy

    Member, Board of Directors

    - Present

  • Marin Academy

    Trustee

    - Present

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