Brandon Howlett

Senior Policy Analyst and TCOM Learning Academy Lead, University of Kentucky’s Center for Innovation in Population Health

Brandon Howlett is from Albany, New York, and serves as the Senior Policy Analyst and TCOM Learning Academy Lead at the University of Kentucky’s Center for Innovation in Population Health (IPH Center) within the College of Public Health. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Science in Educational Administration and Policy Studies, both from the State University of New York at Albany. His research interests include the impact of adverse childhood experiences and trauma on students’ educational needs and strengths assessments, the influence of de facto segregation on urban public school students, and the role of hip-hop as a tool for storytelling and engaging inner-city learners. Brandon chose the University of Kentucky’s Ed.D. program for its academic rigor, strong reputation, and the flexibility of its virtual format. As a UK employee, he also appreciated the opportunity to pursue further education through the tuition waiver program. In his free time, Brandon enjoys coaching his 8-year-old’s co-ed little league baseball team, building things Home Depot-style, and participating in BMW motorsports shows and meets. A former professional athlete, he won the 2004 U.S. Track & Field New England Championships and narrowly missed qualifying for the Olympic Trials due to a lack of funding and sponsorship. Fun fact: despite his love for hip-hop, Brandon also has a deep appreciation for classical music.