Branden Grimmett, Ed.D.
Associate Provost
LMU Career and Professional Development
Branden joined Loyola Marymount University as associate provost in June 2015, where he leads the LMU Career and Professional Development team. In this role he oversees the office responsible for successfully launching all LMU undergraduate and graduate students into their professional careers. 96% of LMU undergraduate and 98% of graduate students from the Class of 2020 were employed, enrolled in graduate school, or pursuing post-graduate service within six months of graduation.
A frequent conference presenter and speaker, Branden specializes in inclusive leadership, implicit bias mitigation, and student career development. His expertise in DEI, employability, and COVID-19 careers has been highlighted by LMU, SoundCloud, ABC7, The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Marketplace, and the Lawlor Review. Branden was the 2020 recipient of the Diversity and Inclusion Award, given annually by MPACE (Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers) to an individual committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work.
Branden received his Ed.D. in higher education administration from the University of Southern California, and his dissertation researched how Black, Latino/a, and Asian American presidents and provosts at predominantly white institutions navigated their universities in the era of #BlackLivesMatter. He received his M.T.S. from Harvard University in theological studies, and his B.A. in music and religion from St. Olaf College.
Career and Professional Development (CPD) provides resources and experiences to help students leverage their Jesuit education to achieve their full potential. Attend this session to learn about how LMU students are supported in their internship and job search, as well as the outcomes that have been achieved by our recent graduates.