EJB Talks--Brandon McKoy MCRP '13 on Policy and Strengthening Democracy in New Jersey

EJB Talks: Rutgers Bloustein School Experts

Stuart Shapiro returns for our 10th season of EJB Talks with alumnus Brandon McKoy MCRP '13, who was recently named the president of The Fund for New Jersey. An alumnus of the Bloustein School's urban planning program, Brandon talks about his recent career advancement, including an overview of previous role at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and his earlier time at The Fund for New Jersey. Brandon and Stuart discuss priorities for the Fund, such as supporting inclusive policymaking and strengthening democracy through improvements to electoral processes, legislative transparency, and civic engagement in New Jersey. They wrap up with Brandon sharing the message he tries to convey to Bloustein students in the classroom, encouraging them to understand the historical context of the issues they are looking at.