Brant is an experienced public sector manager, senior analyst and elected official who has volunteered, worked and advocated in Washington, DC for more than a decade. Brant worked at the local LGBT community center, where he implemented social policy on the ground. He enrolled residents in health insurance subsidy programs and Medicaid; connected clients to temporary and affordable housing; and organized health and employment-focused Spanish-language community events. Brant has volunteered with Rainbow Response Coalition, and served on the leadership committee of DC’s Office of Victim Services’ Victim Assistance Network. In 2017, he received his Master of Public Policy from the George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School, concentrating on social issues as well as urban/local policy analysis. His studies covered topics such as affordable housing, transportation, poverty and community development.

In his free time, Brant enjoys studying Italian and 20th century cinema, reading, video editing and baking.