BRADLEY YOUNG

BIOGRAPHY

Brad Young is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that provides leadership training programs for elected and appointed public servants. In its 37th year of operation, IOPL has more than 1,100 graduates representing 82 North Carolina counties. The Institute also hosts an annual Hometown Debates televised series in partnership with Spectrum News and the Women on Board program to prepare women for appointed public board service. Prior to joining the Institute, Young was the director of External Affairs for the North Carolina State Auditor and Press Secretary to the North Carolina State Treasurer. Young serves on the North Carolina Civil Rights Advisory Commission. A native of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Young earned his undergraduate degree at North Carolina State University and his MBA from Campbell University. Young lives in Raleigh with his wife and two daughters.