Our people Branden Reis

Branden J. Reis is an Associate Government Relations Manager who works with both the Federal Advocacy team and the Voices for Healthy Kids team at the American Heart Association (AHA). Branden focuses on prenatal-to-three (PN-3) policies and represents the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers (NCIT) at key federal advocacy tables.

Originally from Florida, Branden graduated from the University of Florida in 2021 with a degree in Political Science and Economics, with a minor in Public Leadership. While in undergrad, he began his journey in advocacy by working with a voting rights organization.

Fueled by his ambition to work in policy and advocacy, Branden relocated to the D.C. Metropolitan area in late 2021. He previously served as a Development Coordinator for the Heart of Greater Washington Campaign, where he built momentum for AHA's advocacy priorities.

Branden received his Master of Public Administration at the George Washington University Trachtenberg School in May 2024. He has been published in the school’s Policy Perspectives Journal for his analysis of the intersection of the labor market and social equity. He also received the Capstone Excellency Prize for his comprehensive policy analysis on solutions to human-beaver coexistence. 

Beyond Branden's attributes as a partnership builder, economics nerd, and policy generalist, he spends his free time watching movies, firing up the grill, and visiting the Smithsonian Museums.