Bran Keith

Hi, I'm Bran Keith

I build brands that move missions.

Brand strategist. Creative director. Crisis leader. Building purpose-driven brands that make a real impact.

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The Story

A leader shaped by strategy, service, and creative vision.

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.

Based in Virginia + RemoteCurrently Available for consultation

Work History

The worlds
I've built.

Humxn, Inc

Humxn, Inc

2026-Present

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.

Brand StrategyMental HealthAdvocacyPublic Benefit
Just Stay, LLC

Just Stay, LLC

2024-Present

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 StrategyE-CommerceMental Health
Save The Next Child

Save The Next Child

2026-Present

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.

SOCIAL IMPACTYOUTH ADVOCACYCRISIS SUPPORT

Past Experience

Previous
Engagements.

American Red Cross

2016

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.

ANALYTICSSYSTEMSDISASTER RESPONSEEMERGENCY MANAGEMENTLEADERSHIPCOMPLIANCE

CDC Foundation / MD OCME

2019

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.

ForensicsInvestigationGovernment

What I can
help you build.

If you're building something purpose-driven that demands both strategy and heart, we should talk.

Core Skills

01Brand Strategy & Identity Development
02Cross-Functional Leadership
03Vision-Driven Leadership
04Creative Direction
05Disaster Mitigation
06Volunteer Management & Recruitment
07Emergency Management
08Strategic Planning & Critical Thinking
09Growth Strategy & Optimization
10Crisis Intervention & Mitigation

Plays Well With

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaSketchCanvaPhotography & LightroomWordPressShopifyShipStationMailchimpKlaviyoPostscriptSlackBasecampAsanaMonday.comEPIC EMRESOWorkday HRGoogle AppsMicrosoft SuiteQuickBooks

Certifications

NIMS 100, 200, 208, 230, 700, 800, 00559
AHA CPR Instructor
Hazmat Awareness & Ops
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
988 Crisis Specialist

Education

EducationHistory

Radford University

Radford, VA

M.B.A. – Business Analytics

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Roanoke, VA

B.S. Health Sciences, Forensic Science

Giving Back

VolunteerOpps

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Wish Granter

Get in touch

Let's build something together.

Whether it's brand strategy, creative direction, or operational leadership — I'd love to hear from you.

Virginia + Remote