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.