Brandon Materna

Brandon Materna is an Associate Project Specialist at the Ellison Institute of Technology. In his role, he supports scientific partnerships, improves operational processes, and helps in scaling the Institute as it grows.

Prior to joining the Institute, Brandon worked in roles in non-profit conservation management and leadership, and in software QA and development with Squarespace in New York City.

Outside of work, Brandon has spent lots of time exploring and working in the wildlands of the western United States. A University of Notre Dame graduate and Cleveland native, he enjoys playing guitar and synths, drawing, and urban adventures by foot and bike.