Brandon M. Macsata is widely recognized for his ability to connect stakeholders interested in influencing public opinion and public policy at the national, state & local levels. He has extensive experience working with political candidates, national and statewide trade associations, issue-advocacy groups, and Fortune 500 companies.Macsata has appeared on numerous national television programs representing his clients - including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX News & MSNBC. He has also been interviewed by Reader’s Digest, USA Today, TIME Magazine, Los Angeles Times, New York Times & Washington Post, just to name a few. Additionally, Macsata has been routinely quoted in the Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch providing commentary on emerging social media trends. He has served unpaid advisor on politically-oriented issues for producers of CBS’ Reckless & NBC’s The Blacklist. In November 2009, Macsata was acknowledged by HIV-Plus Magazine to be among the Top 25 LGBT Leaders Fighting HIV/AIDS. First diagnosed as HIV-positive in March 2002, Macsata has dedicated much of his professional and personal life advocating for persons living with HIV/AIDS. He currently serves as CEO of the ADAP Advocacy Association – a national nonprofit group working to improve the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.Also, Macsata currently represents the Community Access National Network, Legacy Health Endowment & PlusInc. He has served as the General Consultant for the National Business & Disability Center at The Viscardi Center; pro bono Executive Director of the Association for Airline Passenger Rights; and General Consultant for the US Business Leadership Network.Among his notable achievements are orchestrating RESPECT of Florida’s statewide town hall campaign that culminated in the Florida Legislature approving a Resolution of Support for the program in 2005; helping Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities to design a statewide advocacy campaign called ONE ILLINOIS to raise awareness about Illinoisans living with disabilities in 2006; coordinating complete overhaul of the USBLN’s branding and fundraising strategies from 2007-2009; and establishing a social media presence for the WE Movement in 2010.He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. In April 2009, UNCW awarded Macsata – and his business partner – the Political Science Department’s “Outstanding Political Science Graduate” award in recognition for their accomplishments.He presently resides in Connecticut with his son.
Listed skills include Public Relations, Fundraising, Political Consulting, Digital Strategy, and 36 others.
