Infectious Disease

Brian joined the United Nations Foundation in 2015 and serves as Director of Global Health Advocacy.  In this capacity, he oversees and implements government relations strategy for the Shot@Life campaign, a grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to increasing support for U.S. and UN programs that reduce vaccine-preventable child deaths in developing countries.  He also leads UNF’s USG advocacy strategy related to the Global Health Security Agenda. He is responsible for managing direct engagement with congressional offices and federal agencies and works closely with the global health community to develop and support policy positions that strengthen global child immunization and health security initiatives. 

Prior to joining the Foundation, Brian served for five years in the health policy office of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), chaired by Senator Tom Harkin. His portfolio included global health, infectious disease, vaccine development, and biosecurity. 

Brian received his bachelor’s degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with a year studying abroad at the London School of Economics. He earned his master’s degree in Global Health Security jointly through the American University School of International Service and the George Washington School of Public Health. His research focused on implementation and evaluation of the International Health Regulations