Dr. Brandon Roberson is the Director of Learning & Development at Riot Games, where he leads global talent enablement strategies, leadership development, and learning design across 20+ international offices. A former middle school educator and university director, Brandon holds an Ed.D. from the University of Southern California and brings a deeply human-centered, data-informed approach to building modern work cultures. Rooted in a background as a classical percussionist and community leader, Brandon blends creative precision with executive strategy. When he’s not empowering leaders in the tech and gaming space, he’s a dedicated husband, father, sneaker enthusiast, and active volunteer serving on school and non-profit advisory boards.