Brad’s son Alfonso is 2.5; being Alfonso’s dad defines his life.
Brad also is the director of River Bend Nature Center.
Brad’s personal story revolves around second, third, and even fourth chances.
He grew up in Minneapolis and still lives a few blocks from where he grew up.
Brad recognizes that people in authority and decision-making positions gave him second and third chances when he was growing up that looked like him. Brad realized he wanted to serve the underserved and switched his focus from theater.
He served on the Minneapolis Park Board for about 12 years. His focus is on kids that are marginalized and do not have the same access as others; human investment over infrastructure.
He was the president of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association in Minneapolis during the onset of Covid and the lockdowns, as well as the George Floyd protests and riots.
Brad decided to join River Bend after his son was born. River Bend Nature Center has many of the same goals and ideals that Brad holds personally.
He has been with River Bend for approximately 1 year.
