Brian leads the speechwriting and editorial division at the US Department of Health and Human Services, which shapes overall messaging, crafts and edits speeches, talking points, op-eds, articles, and letters for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.He is a Partner at little m media where he provides strategy and speechwriting for executive leaders at global brands, media companies, startups, nonprofits, political, and advocacy organizations. Author of three books: The Imagination Gap, Shift & Reset, and Media Rules! Work and views published in leading media publications, including the New York Times, Wired, AdAge, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Analyst of digital and political trends on NPR and Fox News and expert contributor for Fast Company. Teacher of consumer behavior and marketing strategy at The George Washington University and Columbia University. Senior roles at leading digital and public affairs agencies and briefing director for Vice President Al Gore.Official National Fan Ambassador for USA Curling. Advisor to several nonprofits and start-ups. Attended the University of Michigan. Bachelors degree in political science from Columbia University.