Brandon tatum

Acting Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Brandon Tatum served as Executive Vice President of America Achieves, a national nonprofit organization focused on helping people across the country access good jobs and economic mobility. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Oklahoma’s Regional University System (RUSO), leading six universities, 8,200 employees, and 42,000 students with a $480 million budget. Under his leadership, the system advanced its mission of providing high-quality, affordable education while aligning with workforce needs and strengthening Oklahoma’s economy.

Before leading RUSO, Dr. Tatum served as Chief of Staff to Governor Kevin Stitt, where he was the Governor’s top advisor and strategist, overseeing state agency operations, implementing policy priorities, and managing a 31,000-employee executive branch. Earlier in his career, he spent fifteen years in education leadership roles across both higher education and K–12. Throughout his career, Dr. Tatum has remained committed to helping people build better lives through service, opportunity, and the belief that strong systems can empower individuals and communities to thrive.