Brandon Gassaway
About Brandon Gassaway
Brandon Gassaway is the Director of Social Responsibility, Player Programs, and Diversity & Inclusion Communications at the NBA. He has a background in political communications, having worked for the Democratic National Committee and various political campaigns.
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Brandon Gassaway is the Director of Social Responsibility, Player Programs, and Diversity & Inclusion Communications at the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Current Role at NBA
Since 2021, Brandon Gassaway has been working at the NBA in New York, New York, overseeing social responsibility, player programs, and diversity & inclusion communications. His role involves leading communications for the NBA's philanthropic initiatives, including NBA/WNBA Cares and NBA Foundation. He also contributes significantly by managing communications for the NBA's social justice efforts, such as the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition.
Past Experience at Democratic National Committee
From 2019 to 2021, Brandon Gassaway served as the National Press Secretary at the Democratic National Committee in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During his tenure, he was responsible for handling press communications and strategies to enhance the Committee's public messaging.
Work at Tim Kaine for Senate
In 2018, Brandon Gassaway worked as a Press Secretary for Tim Kaine for Senate in Arlington, VA. He held this position for 10 months, contributing to the campaign's communications and public relations efforts.
Educational Background
Brandon Gassaway studied Political Science & Public Relations at Pepperdine University, obtaining his B.S. degree from 2006 to 2010. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in communications and public relations.
Former Roles in Communication and Press
Brandon Gassaway has held various strategic communication and press roles throughout his career. These include working as a Communications Consultant with Conway Strategic Communications, Regional Press Secretary for Hillary for America, and Communications Director at the Office of Congressman Cedric L. Richmond. At each position, he was instrumental in developing and implementing communication strategies to effectively reach target audiences.