Brandon Zhou

I am interested in higher education with a focus on supporting inclusive communities, fostering belonging, and improving organizational efficiency and processes. My interests include community building, strategy and transformation consulting, and design thinking. I now work at Huron Consulting Group where I partner with higher education institutions to implement digital solutions that will boost their growth and refine business processes with the goal of supporting the learner experience. I work to create values-based, innovative change and take a creative approach to problem solving. Past projects include: - I completed my thesis in the Linguistics department on English language acquisition and theoretical phonology, receiving High Honours from the department. My thesis allowed me the opportunity to conduct fieldwork with Cantonese immigrants and analyze and synthesize speaker data. - I worked at the Education Design Lab, a national non-profit with a focus on (re-)designing education for the future of work. I had the opportunity to work closely on the BRIDGES Rural project with community colleges around the United States, interacting directly with learners, faculty, and administrators to create learner-centred experiences. - On the Board of Directors for Canadian High Schools Model UN, I gain experience working in team settings to provide high school delegates with strong academic and educational experiences. I am responsible for maintaining the academic quality of conference and strategizing for the long-term growth of the organization. In my free time, I perform in musical ensembles as a pianist and percussionist, maple sugar and canoe, and explore new cities. If you share any of my interests or have any recommendations for me, please don’t hesitate to reach out.