Brandon Woodard is a Democratic representative for Kansas House District 108, covering parts of Lenexa, Olathe, and Overland Park. Elected in 2019, he serves as House Minority Leader and is a leading advocate for human rights, economic justice, higher education affordability, and equitable policies. Notable achievements include serving as House Democratic Leader , former House Democratic Agenda Chair, and Ranking Minority Member on the Higher Education Budget and Elections Committees. He is also Co-Vice Chair of the Kansas Future Caucus and was selected for the Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship in 2024 for civic innovation. Openly gay, he is one of Kansas's first LGBT state legislators. Currently, he works as Development Director for the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, University of Kansas

- High School Diploma, Topeka West High School

Political Experience:

- Kansas House of Representatives, District 108 : House Minority Leader , House Democratic Leader , House Democratic Agenda Chair , Ranking Minority Member, Higher Education Budget Committee , and Elections Committee

- Co-Vice Chair, Kansas Future Caucus

Professional Experience:

- AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City, Director of Development

- KC CARE Health Center, Manager of Philanthropic Giving

- KU Endowment, Associate Development Director and Development Officer

- University of Kansas, Alumni Relations Specialist

- Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Family Practice Admissions Representative