Alumni Engagement Manager Brian Kaplan

Brian Kaplan brings decades of experience in education, nonprofit arts, and strategic communications to his new role at JELF. With a strong background in marketing, public relations, and branding, Brian has spent his career helping mission-driven organizations tell their stories and connect with communities in meaningful ways. He began his professional journey in the music industry, eventually transitioning into the nonprofit sector where he found his passion for using creativity and communication to make a difference. Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Colby College and is thrilled to join the JELF team to help further its powerful mission of supporting students in need.