Brandon Bissell was born in Athens, OH, and received his B.S. in Outdoor Education and Recreation with a certificate in festivals, events, and entertainment management from Ohio University. He is planning to pursue a master’s degree in social work at the University of Utah to become a clinical therapist.
He has had a wide variety of experience in work, clubs, and volunteer positions. Brandon has worked in fine dining restaurants, a flower shop and green house, university residence hall, summer camps, and wilderness therapy. He has worked as the programming director for his local college radio station, was an event coordinator for a volunteer-oriented wildlife society and was an active member in a service fraternity throughout his college years. Brandon has volunteered at the Ronald McDonald house, nursing homes, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, local and state festivals and events, and community arts initiatives.
While working as a wilderness therapy guide, he found a passion with working with youth and building meaningful connections while impacting others. Brandon is excited to be a part of the Live Strong House team.
He has 5 siblings (1 sister, 1 half-brother, and 3 stepbrothers). Brandon enjoys backpacking, reading, ceramics, wood burning, wire wrapping, video games, traveling, cooking, camping, and spending time with his dog.
