About
Hey 👋, I'm Brendan Forester (he/him), but most people call me Bren, a people-focused leader with a foundation in visual communications and graduate training in business and design leadership. My focus is bridging creative vision with organizational goals and building outcomes that create real impact.
Johns Hopkins University
MBA
Maryland Institute College of Art
MA in Design Leadership
Indiana University - Indianapolis
BFA in Visual Communications
Qualitative Research
Relationship Management
Facilitation
Process Improvement
Strategic Planning
Organization
Design-Thinking
Figma
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Learning and Development Specialist, 2025 - Present
Urban Leaders Fellowship
Engagement Specialist, 2024 - 2025
Policy Research Fellow, 2024
Wraphouse Graphics
Design Strategy Lead, 2020 - 2024
gener8tor
UI/UX and Visual Designer, 2022 - 2023
Indy Design Week
Director of Development, 2025 - Present
Volunteer Coordinator, 2025
Design for America | JHU + MICA
President, 2024 - 2025
Pride Business Association
Director of Engagement, 2024 - 2025
Queer Advocacy
Cheerleading
Mental Heath
Family
Running
Theatre
Video Games
