Matthew L. Brandon is the chief advancement officer for inclusion and diversity at Virginia Tech. Prior to this role, he served in leadership roles at the University of Virginia Alumni Association, the University of Lynchburg (Lynchburg College), and the College of William and Mary Alumni Association. In addition, he managed university alumni association client relationships for Collegiate Insurance Resources (American Insurance Administrators). Additionally, he has served as director of alumni, parent, and media relations at Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News, Virginia.

Matt earned his bachelor of arts degree in economics at the College of William and Mary, and his master of science degree at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. He lives in Salem, Virginia, is married and has two adult daughters.