The Gavel Podcast

Nonprofit Leadership with Brandon Dowdy

Episode Summary

In this episode, the Fraternity features a recent interview with Beta Gamma Chapter alumnus Brother Brandon Dowdy (Missouri Valley), CEO of Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee. As part of the “Careers In…” series within the Sigma Nu Mentor Network, Brandon joins the Fraternity’s Senior Director of Engagement to share lessons from his 30-year career in nonprofit leadership, exploring how mission-driven work, lifelong learning, strong teams, adaptability, and values-based leadership can create meaningful community impact and a rewarding career.

Episode Notes

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Hosts for this Episode

• Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications
• Justin Wenger - Beta Xi Chapter (William Jewell) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Sr. Director of Member Engagement

Guest for this Episode

• Brandon Dowdy - Beta Gamma Chapter (Missouri Valley) Alumnus. CEO of Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee.

Episode References

• Sigma Nu Mentor Network - The Sigma Nu Mentor Network is the Fraternity’s premier initiative connecting collegiate brothers and young alumni with the professional insight, experience, and guidance of Sigma Nu’s broader alumni network.

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