
Hi, I'm Bran Keith
Brand strategist. Creative director. Crisis leader. Building purpose-driven brands that make a real impact.
The Story
I didn't learn leadership in a boardroom. I learned it on the front lines — managing disaster response across Virginia, leading diverse volunteer operations, and investigating scenes for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Those experiences taught me how to think under pressure, build systems that work, and lead with both empathy and precision. I carried that into the creative world — founding Humxn, Inc., a mission-driven public benefit brand supporting mental health, and running operations for a growing bullying awareness nonprofit.
Today, I bridge the gap between brand strategy and operational excellence. Whether it's launching 150+ products, directing creative campaigns, or building multi-channel marketing systems — I bring the same rigor I learned in emergency management to everything I build.
Work History

Director
humxn.org →Founded a public benefit organization focused on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and advocacy for equal rights. This organization is the home for all awareness sites and campaigns as well as apparel brands.

CEO & Creative Director
juststayco.com →Founded a mission-led apparel and activism brand supporting mental health and inclusion. Leading brand voice, design, product vision, and community strategy.

Brand Director
savethenextchild.org →Created a safe space and comprehensive platform for youth experiencing bullying. Built resources for emergency help, incident reporting, anti-bullying education, and mental health support reaching millions globally.
Past Experience
Operations
redcross.org →Managed disaster operations, business analytics, built QA systems for call feedback, and facilitated multi-channel response systems for national disaster operations. Directed disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation as well as direct oversight of program managers and fiscal review compliance.
Forensic Investigator
https://health.maryland.gov/ →Responsible for scene investigation, evidence collection, and coordination with medical examiners and law enforcement for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in coordination with the CDC Foundation of Atlanta, GA.
If you're building something purpose-driven that demands both strategy and heart, we should talk.
Education
Radford University
Radford, VA
M.B.A. – Business Analytics
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA
B.S. Health Sciences, Forensic Science
Giving Back
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Wish Granter
Get in touch
Whether it's brand strategy, creative direction, or operational leadership — I'd love to hear from you.