Brandon Holmes

About Brandon Holmes

Bridging communities, strategy, and global insight to create lasting impact.I am a global-minded leader with a unique blend of nonprofit management, international affairs expertise, and intelligence/security studies training. With a career spanning board leadership, program development, grant writing, and community outreach, I’ve dedicated my work to creating opportunities for youth, strengthening communities, and advancing initiatives that drive measurable impact.My academic foundation — a Bachelor’s in International Studies (Political Science & Homeland Security) and a Master’s in Intelligence Studies (Intelligence Analysis) — equips me to approach challenges with both a strategic and analytical lens. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between communities, governments, and organizations to solve complex problems locally and globally.Areas of Expertise- Nonprofit Leadership & Strategic Planning - Youth Development - Educational Program Design - Intelligence & Security Studies - International Relations - Cross-Cultural Engagement - Grant Writing & Fundraising Strategy - Stakeholder Engagement - Strategic PartnershipsWhether I’m developing programs that empower the next generation, advising on community engagement strategies, or analyzing international security trends, my mission remains the same: to connect people, ideas, and resources to create lasting impact.

Experience

1. Senior District Executive

   Scouting America

   Oct 2023 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Led ScoutReach district operations, serving historically underserved communities through strategic partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and civic leaders• Managed membership growth, unit sustainability, and volunteer governance in high-complexity environments• Drove fundraising performance (FOS, grants, community giving) aligned with council goals• Recruited, trained, and supported volunteer leadership at the district and unit level• Collaborated cross-functionally with program, development, and marketing teams to stabilize and scale impact• Recognized for adaptability, relationship-building, and results in challenging districts• Supervised and coached a ScoutReach professional, providing performance management, goal alignment, and field leadership comparable to District Executive supervision in a high-complexity district• Led and supervised a ScoutReach team of 15+ paraprofessionals and a full-time coordinator, providing performance management, training, scheduling oversight, and accountability across multiple community sites

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Grant Writing

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Studies : National and Global Security/Political Science/African Studies

• Milwaukee Area Technical College

  Certificate, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

• American Military University

  Master of Arts - MA, Intelligence Studies, Intelligence Analysis

• IE Business School

  Certificate, Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Science - MS, Criminal justice/Counterterrorism/Cyber security/IT

Skills

• International Public Affairs
• Policy Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Policy
• Editing
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• International Relations
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Public Speaking
• Communication
• Event Planning
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Strategic Communications
• Teamwork
• Data Entry
• National Security
• Global Security
• Management
• Team Building
• Nonprofits
• Strategic Planning
• Conflict Resolution
• Social Networking
• Public Relations
• Leadership
• African Studies
• Training
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• International Studies
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership