Brandon Eicher
About Brandon Eicher
Brandon Eicher is the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Projects at Vanderbilt University, with extensive experience in strategic planning and project management within higher education institutions.
Current Role at Vanderbilt University
Brandon Eicher serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Projects at Vanderbilt University. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, he is involved in overseeing strategic projects that contribute to the university's long-term goals. This role builds on his extensive experience in strategic planning and project management within the higher education sector.
Previous Roles at Vanderbilt University
Before becoming the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Projects, Brandon Eicher held multiple roles at Vanderbilt University. He was the Executive Director of Strategy and Planning in the Office of the Chancellor from 2022 to 2024 and served as the Director of Executive Projects in the same office from 2021 to 2022. These positions provided him with invaluable experience in strategic initiatives and university administration.
Education and Academic Background
Brandon Eicher received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his academic credentials by attaining a Master of Arts in International Relations and International Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), completing his studies between 2010 and 2012.
Career at University of California, Los Angeles
Brandon Eicher has an extensive career history with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He initially served as the Assistant Director of the College of Letters & Science from 2007 to 2010 and later became the Director of UCLA Ventures from 2016 to 2021, where he was instrumental in fostering relationships between the university and the entrepreneurial community.
Consulting Experience at Grenzebach Glier & Associates
Brandon Eicher worked at Grenzebach Glier & Associates (GG+A) in the Greater Chicago Area, initially as a Consulting Associate from 2013 to 2015 and later as a Consultant from 2015 to 2016. In these roles, he specialized in strategic planning and fundraising for higher education institutions, leveraging his expertise to aid various clients.
Founder of BE Creative
From 2004 to 2010, Brandon Eicher founded and led BE Creative, a company focused on developing innovative solutions. As the Founder & Chief Developer, he was responsible for steering the company's creative direction and operational strategy, adding entrepreneurial experience to his extensive resume.