A native of the West Coast, Bryan relocated to Durham in 2013. He is currently an Associate Professor of Communication at a two-year institution and holds a Master’s in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University. In addition to his 15 years of professional experience in Higher Education, Bryan has worked for organizations including Fox Television (not Fox News) and the United States Department of Defense. His research interests include hegemonic masculinity, transracial adoption, and colorblind racism. Bryan is excited to join the GLS program and will also be pursuing a certificate in African and African American Studies. He is the father of two daughters, one of which is a current Duke undergrad. Outside of work and school, Bryan is an avid Duke Basketball fan and sneaker collector.
Preferred Name: Bryan
Please share the title of a book you’ve recently enjoyed and would recommend to your GLS colleagues.
The Loneliest Americans by Jay Caspian Kang
What movie or television show that you watched recently would you recommend to the rest of us?
Black Bird
We’re going to make a GLS 2022 playlist on Spotify. Please recommend a song to include that speaks to how YOU feel as you embark on this new learning journey. It could be something that you’re listening to a lot now or a longtime favorite that captures the moment for you.
North Cack by G Yamazawa
Coming to the Duke GLS program, I hope to grow intellectually while forming strong community connections with my fellow GLS classmates, faculty, and staff.
