Brandy Darling

Brandy is a Senior Global Trade Analyst at Raytheon and the Community Outreach Lead here at NABEA. At NABEA, she channels her extensive international experience into coordinating impactful networking events that connect members across the U.S. and Asia. She also coordinates with our member-led language groups, which attract members each month to engage in dialogue in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese.

With extensive experience in China, Brandy speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and has immersed herself in the country’s culture through multiple visits. She previously interned at the African Chamber of Commerce in China, where she conducted research on the economic impacts of African students in China, with her work published by the Chamber

Brandy holds an MA in International Relations from the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University and a Certificate in Chinese and American Studies from the Hopkins-Nanjing Center. She also earned a BA in Economics and East Asian Studies from Connecticut College, where her research focused on Sino-African relations.

In her free time, Brandy enjoys watching the NFL and Formula 1 racing, and exploring new restaurants and beaches along the Florida coastline.