Brian comes to Georgia Tech from Kennesaw State University, where he most recently served as Director of the Department of Student Engagement and Belonging. There he provided oversight and assessment for the FLIGHT class-year identity program, oversaw the FLIGHT Ambassador peer mentoring program, developed National Transfer Student Week events, and led academic involvement fairs in collaboration with the academic colleges. Prior to his directorship, he served for six years in student involvement leadership roles at both KSU and NC State. 
   
Brian earned his B.S. in Chemistry Secondary Education from the College of New Jersey and his M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Administration from UGA. He currently is completing his Ph.D. in Higher Education at UGA.