Brandon Gooden

Brandon Gooden is an accomplished public service professional and non-profit executive that is passionate about ‘providing access to opportunity’. Brandon is currently Chief of Staff for Housing Solutions of New York. He leads agency strategic initiatives and assists the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in managing HSNY’s day-to-day affairs while coordinating across departments.

Brandon’s career is marked by a wealth of experience across municipal, federal, and non-profit sectors. Prior to his role at HSNY, he served as the Assistant Director of Outreach and Talent Development at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Appointments, where he played a pivotal role in advancing talent acquisition strategies and outreach initiatives.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Brandon is deeply involved in community service, focusing on youth empowerment and development. He has mentored aspiring professionals through the America Needs You program and continues to influence positive change in the lives of young people throughout the country as a Board Member for the IMPACT National Conference.

Brandon graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kean University. He is a proud first-generation Jamaican American raised between the vibrant communities of Brooklyn, NY, and the serene suburbs of North Jersey.