Bradford Wilkins

Bradford lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his two playful children, Jonah and Gabi, whom he affectionately calls his "monkeys." From a young age, Bradford has been immersed in the arts, crafting songs and poetry. He graduated with a degree in Theater, concentrating on writing and directing, from the University of Maryland-College Park. Bradford continues to contribute to his alma mater, serving as a guest lecturer at both the School of Business and the School of Engineering.

In addition to his artistic endeavors, Bradford is a seasoned Chief People Officer, renowned for pioneering Human Resources functions in a diverse array of fast-growing global companies. Presently, he serves as the Senior Partner of Talent and Performance at Braven Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to spearheading innovation in regulated industries.

Recognized as a leader in the HR space, Bradford has garnered numerous accolades including being named among the Top 100 HR Influencers by Engagedly, an HR Rising Star by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of the global Top 25 HR professionals under 40 by Workforce GameChanger, and a Top 100 Emerging Millennial Leader in "Back to Human." His insights have been featured in Forbes, contributed to the book "Back to Human," and showcased across various other publications.

Bradford also dedicates time as a varsity high school basketball referee in Georgia and advises the RefMasters training platform, shaping the next generation of referees.

He is also an active volunteer in the community including coaching his son's basketball team and supporting children with developmental disabilities.