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Brandon Rodriguez

Director of STEM & Pathways

Brandon designs and leads pre-apprenticeship and internship programs that connect K–16 students with hands-on opportunities, especially in science, technology, engineering and math. His work builds bridges between schools, industries and research institutions to prepare the next generation of STEM innovators. Prior to joining CCE, Brandon spent nearly a decade at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory developing curriculum and professional learning experiences for teachers nationwide. Earlier in his career, he worked as a research chemist in the private sector and taught at several universities, including Cal Poly Pomona and UC Riverside. Brandon holds teaching credentials in chemistry and physics and is a certified educator through NASA and National Geographic.

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