Joshua Brandon has served since 2020 as the regional director for Spirit of America’s Indo-Pacific program, managing a diverse portfolio of venture-style assistance projects throughout Asia, including Taiwan, the Philippines, Mongolia, India, Laos, Vietnam, Palau, and Myanmar. Since 2021, He has led the organization’s “Whole of Society” campaign in Taiwan, working closely with civil society and government partners to pilot and scale programs in training and mobilizing civilian volunteers, improving government crisis response, and building digital resiliency and regional connectivity. Prior to Spirit of America, he served as a US Army infantry officer, during which time he was awarded the Silver Star and two Bronze Stars with valor devices. Mr. Brandon was also an organizer at the Sierra Club, where he worked on veteran mental health and conservation issues. He attended The Citadel where he earned a bachelor’s in history, as well as a master’s degree in international affairs and an MBA from the University of Washington.
