Brendan Campbell
About Brendan Campbell
Brendan Campbell serves as the Yale Club Swim Head Coach and has a diverse background in education and research, including roles at Yale University, the University of Montana, and various organizations focused on political affairs and sustainable agriculture.
Work at Yale University
Brendan Campbell serves as the Yale Club Swim Head Coach since 2017. In this role, he oversees the swim program, providing coaching and guidance to student-athletes. His responsibilities include developing training regimens, organizing competitions, and fostering a competitive yet supportive environment for swimmers. Additionally, he has held positions at the Yale Center for Teaching and Learning as an Academic Strategies Advisor from 2019 to 2021, where he supported students in their academic pursuits.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Campbell has an extensive educational background. He studied at Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he attended Hellgate High School, graduating as Valedictorian in 2017. He also studied Chinese Language and Literature at National Taiwan University in 2019 and Duke University in 2018, enhancing his language skills and cultural understanding.
Professional Experience
Brendan Campbell has held various positions that contribute to his professional development. He worked as a Political Affairs Intern at the Renew Democracy Initiative for four months in 2020. He also served as a Laboratory Assistant at the University of Montana from 2016 to 2017. His experience includes roles at The Politic as an Associate Editor and as a Field Organizer for NextGen America in 2020. He has also interned at Pamir Law Group in Taipei, Taiwan.
Research and Grants
Brendan Campbell conducts research on carbon sequestration, focusing on the use of biochar and basalt as soil amendments in collaboration with Yale University. He is currently a Researcher and Grant Writer at Zumwalt Acres, where he has been since 2021. In this role, he writes grants to support the farm's education and apprenticeship programs and assists with routine farming, horticulture, and agroforestry work.