Brandon Taylor

Brandon Taylor is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in urban development and community support initiatives. Currently serving as Deputy Director at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) since February 2020, Brandon has held various positions within the organization, including Senior Program Officer and Program Officer. Brandon co-founded WellTraveled, LLC in February 2016 and previously worked as Program Manager at The Trust for Public Land from October 2017 to February 2020. Earlier roles included Project Manager at LISC, where Brandon had been employed from September 2013 to October 2017, and participation in research projects at both the Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture, and Development and the American Academy of Rome. Brandon’s foundational experience also includes work as a Youth Employment Service Representative at Ithaca Youth Bureau. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University, completed in 2013.