Associate Director, Congressional Relations, American Association for Cancer Research
Chair, Men’s Health Caucus of the American Public Health Association
Brandon Leonard is the Associate Director of Congressional Relations at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). In this role, he leads the AACR’s advocacy activities before Congress in support of increased federal funding for cancer research and legislation that will benefit those who are living with cancer. He has planned and led numerous advocacy events, including the annual Rally for Medical Research, which brings the entire medical research community together in support of funding for the National Institutes of Health. Prior to his current position, Brandon served as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Men’s Health Network, leading the organization’s policy and advocacy activities. He previously worked at the Foundation for Sustainable Development and in the Office of the Governor of Virginia.
Brandon also currently serves as Chair of the Men’s Health Caucus of the American Public Health Association (APHA). The Caucus represents the health care needs of men and their families including, but not limited to, health awareness and disease prevention, screening, early detection, treatment, and advocacy. The Caucus develops programs to address a wide range of men’s health topics, needs and emerging trends and issues. The Caucus also works closely with APHA and other Caucuses and various Sections to develop public health policy on behalf of men and their families everywhere. Brandon has been involved with the Caucus since its founding in 2010 and has served in several leadership positions with the Caucus.
Brandon received his MA in International Development Studies from the George Washington University and his BA in Foreign Affairs and Spanish from the University of Virginia.