Meet Public Health Undergraduate Program Coordinator Brandon Lewis

At the School of Public Health, our staff are passionate about helping students graduate ready for successful careers. We sat down with Brandon Lewis, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, to learn more about him and his work. Lewis received a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from Canisius College and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Le Moyne College.

Can you tell us a bit about your career path – how did you end up as the undergraduate program coordinator?

“Originally, my plan was to become a high school guidance counselor; however, after working closely with staff and faculty throughout my undergraduate and graduate careers, my passion shifted from high school students to college students. Before coming to UAlbany, I worked as a Higher Education Opportunity Program Counselor at Le Moyne College and a Residence Hall Director at Iona College. Yearning to return home, I accepted a position in the Academic Support Center at the University at Albany, where I served as an Academic Advisor for two years. In hopes of expanding my skillset, working with a new population of students, and learning more about public health, I started my journey as the Undergraduate Program Coordinator in March 2020.”

What is your favorite part about your job?

“The students are my favorite part of the job. Not only are they hilarious and make me laugh, they give me hope for a brighter future as they learn and grow to become esteemed public health practitioners.”

What is one piece of advice you would give to public health students?

“Ask for help! The staff and faculty want to provide you with a remarkable college experience, but you have to meet us halfway. All of our jobs exist because of students, so utilize the resources offered.”

What public health topics are you most interested in?

“As a Black man, any topic focused on improving the realities of the BIPOC community resonates with me. It is time for these marginalized communities to seen, valued, and uplifted.”

Do you have a favorite memory from your own time in college?

“Dolphy Day, which is a Le Moyne College tradition. You have to Google it.” (We Googled it, Brandon – it looks like fun!)

What’s something that not a lot of people know about you?

“I watch the Avatar: The Last Airbender series once a year. I also plan my Halloween costume months in advance.”

We hope you enjoyed learning more about Brandon Lewis, Undergraduate Program Coordinator! Declared public health majors can schedule a 30 minute appointment with Brandon, or can attend virtual walk in hours on Mondays (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) and Thursdays (2 p.m. – 4 p.m.). If you are a high school student interested in attending UAlbany for public health, please contact Brandon via email at [email protected] or phone at 518-442-3155.