Meet the staff

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Lauren Braun, M.Ed.
Director

Lauren earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia. She has been at VCU since 2016 and absolutely loves living in Richmond. Lauren resides in the city with her spouse and two young children. She loves exploring the Richmond food and coffee scene and spending time outdoors at the many parks around the city.

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Brandon Dunford, MEd.
Assistant Director

Brandon earned bachelor's degrees in Spanish and Religious Studies from Radford University and a master’s degree in College Student Personnel from Ohio University; he is also a proud  first-generation graduate. He has been at VCU since 2022, and he lives just outside the city with his wife. Brandon loves keeping active, spending time with friends, and being involved in his church community.

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Andy Riddler, M.Ed.
Coordinator for Orientation Programs

Andy graduated from VCU in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. He later graduated with a master’s degree in Student Affairs from Marquette University. He has been with our office as an undergraduate student and joined our professional staff in 2022. Andy loves running and using running as a means to explore Richmond and the surrounding community. In his spare time, you can almost certainly find him watching the Rams go to battle in the Siegel Center.

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Jordyn Taylor
Operations Coordinator

Jordyn graduated from VCU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Studies and Spanish. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Studies, also from VCU. She has been with our office as an undergraduate student and joined our professional staff in 2023. Jordyn loves exploring the Richmond food scene and enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her free time.