As the Orchid Collection Specialist, Brandon curates one of the largest and most diverse orchid species collections in the world, including over 1500 unique species and 3,600 different varieties across 280 orchid genera. He oversees day-to-day horticultural operations, including acquisitions, propagation, conservation, and supervision of over 40 orchid volunteers. Under Brandon's stewardship, the Huntington has won over 100 awards from the American Orchid Society, including five First Class Certificates and three Certificates of Cultural Excellence. He supervises numerous public education events, such as orchid shows, judgings, and conferences. Additionally, Brandon co-curates the Amorphophallus titanum collection of 43 mature specimens and has exhibited over ten blooming specimens.

Brandon started as the Orchid Collection Specialist at The Huntington at age 16 while concurrently earning his bachelor's degree in plant science from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, which he completed in 2015.

Brandon is both a member of the conservation committee and associate judge of the American Orchid Society and has served as the society's trustee in the past. He is also on the Board of Directors and editorial committee for Orchid Digest Publication.

Brandon is a frequent contributing author to the American Orchid Society, Orchid Digest, and Cymbidium Society of America, and has presented with over 50 national and international orchid organizations. Go to www.fcos.org/subscribe to get our free newsletter and the Zoom link.