Brad Sickels is the Associate Director of Events at the American Flood Coalition, where he oversees event development and planning to ensure strategic alignment and support AFC’s outreach goals.

Before joining AFC, Brad led major events and public programs at the Trust for the National Mall and previously directed communications and events at Horton’s Kids. He brings more than 15 years of experience planning events that connect people and advance meaningful causes, including earlier roles with the Human Rights Campaign and the American Psychological Association, spanning national conferences, grassroots advocacy, and community engagement. Throughout his career, Brad has focused on creating experiences that feel purposeful, personal, and true to the organizations and communities behind them.

Brad holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from SUNY Geneseo.