Experience

Ten Feet Tall LLC

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Brandon Farbstein is a 23 year old speaker, Gen Z activist, and author. He inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and building the framework for self-acceptance. Born with an extremely rare form of dwarfism (metatropic dysplasia), Brandon has turned his life experience of suffering, isolation, and victimhood into empowerment, impact and influence. After a severe battle with cyberbullying in high school, he decided to share his story- to both offer hope and to enact change. Brandon was the driving force behind two new pieces of legislation that were signed into law in Virginia by the time he turned 18. The first addressing bullying prevention and the other requiring empathy and emotional intelligence to be taught in all K-12 classrooms across the state.Whether sharing his message with thousands of students at a time, empowering readers with his books Ten Feet Tall & A Kids Book About Self-Love, or working with Fortune 100 companies like Meta, HP, and Marriott, Brandon consistently delivers tools to audiences of all ages to shatter limiting beliefs, elevate their mindset, and create an amplified life. He frequently advises foundations, boards, and large scale organizations on their DEI/social impact efforts, especially towards the disability community - the largest minority group in the world comprising 15% of the global population. Brandon currently serves on multiple boards in addition to being a Founding Member of Daniel Lubetzky’s Starts With Us project.Brandon continues to break barriers and pave the way for people who often feel invisible. In 2020, Brandon made his runway debut at NY Fashion Week wearing Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive and has become a sought-after voice for inclusion. With his mission to Elevate Empathy®, he was named Instagram’s #19under19 as one of the most influential young people in the world. Most recently, LinkedIn recognized Brandon as a Top Voice for global accessibility.

• Advisor to Fortune 500 companies, boards, and non-profit organizations on DE&I and Gen Z

  • Jun 2019 - Present

• Instagram Influencer

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Username - @farbstein. Verified on Instagram with over 200,000 followers. Previous brand partnerships include HP, UnitedHealthcare, LG, & Course Hero.



Digital4Good x #ICANHELP

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  #ICANHELP is creating a generation that’s not only tech-savvy but knows how to use Digital4Good.Since 2013, we've trained over 2.5 million students and educators how to use Digital4Good and promote online positivity and wellness.#ICANHELP delivers powerfully-relevant programming and curriculum to build supportive school communities and develop the next generation of digital leaders and changemakers who use Digital4Good. We are proud to be supported by and partner with some of the largest technology companies in the world including Google, Facebook, ByteDance, and Twitter.Negative online material and behavior are linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide in kids and teens. Just because students understand the mechanics of social media and digital technology doesn’t mean they know how to deal with issues like cyberbullying, harassment, inappropriate content, privacy, and safety. #ICANHELP’s mission is to empower students with the tools and training they need to protect themselves, develop their digital media toolkit, and use social media and other digital technologies positively.



Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Of The Board Of Advisors

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  We believe that every athlete should have the opportunity to play the sports they love.The Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association's mission is to provide sports and recreation programs for children and adults with physical disabilities to ensure opportunities equal to their able-bodied peers. ASRA is the only organization of its kind in San Diego, offering year-round adaptive sports leagues, clinics and recreation programs for participants of all ages.Learn more at adaptivesportsandrec.org.



National Speakers Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youngest Professional Member

  • Sep 2017 - Present



The One Club for Creativity

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• The One Show 2021 Fusion Pencil Jury

  • Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  As a member of the inaugural Fusion Pencil Jury, I helped select the most innovative, groundbreaking, and impactful work in DEI. From hyper-local activations to multimillion dollar global campaigns, the Jury worked hard to amplify some of the most exemplary projects that not only meets The One Show’s standards for creative excellence, but also successfully executed a campaign in which the content of the work and makeup of the team who created it are centered around underrepresented groups. The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising, design and digital marketing. For over 40 years, The One Show has had a rich legacy of honoring some of the most groundbreaking ideas, created by some of the most remarkable minds in creativity.



Fellow Americans

• Non-profit Organizations

• Better Internet Initiative Fellow

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

  The Better Internet Initiative (a project of the Fellow Americans Education Fund) provides influencers with direct monetary stipends in exchange for creating and publishing topical, educational focused videos. These messages are focused on different initiatives — always pegged to issues affecting millions of Americans. I was selected as a Fellow during the summer of 2020 and focused specifically on conversations and education around the COVID-19 pandemic and voting. I created PSA style content that highlighted the importance of mental health and self care in addition to emphasizing the importance of mask wearing and social distancing. Below are a couple of examples of the videos that I created for my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqfQD1DX0B/https://www.instagram.com/p/CD12V4ljjUf/



Humanity Lab Foundation

• United States
• International Affairs

• Gen Z & Inclusion Strategy

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

  I led the DEI&B strategy for the launch of the Be The One campaign, a global social impact movement in partnership with the United Nations and Warner Music. I led the DEI&B strategy for the launch of the Be The One campaign, a global social impact movement in partnership with the United Nations and Warner Music.



Marriott International

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marriott x Amazon Alexa Inclusion Advisory Roundtable

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  I took part of an advisory board roundtable with other disability and inclusion thought leaders for Marriott and Amazon Alexa's partnership. This discussion was to advise the Marriott and Alexa teams on how to best ensure their rooms and technology are as inclusive and accessible as possible. I took part of an advisory board roundtable with other disability and inclusion thought leaders for Marriott and Amazon Alexa's partnership. This discussion was to advise the Marriott and Alexa teams on how to best ensure their rooms and technology are as inclusive and accessible as possible.



Be Strong

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Be Strong Live Tour Host

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  I was the host of the Be Strong Live Tour, which brought together 800+ Houston area students for a high-energy, inspirational experience with more than 1.2M watching online and through broadcast partner channels. Be Strong is a national non-profit organization focused on preventing bullying using a comprehensive student led approach. I was the host of the Be Strong Live Tour, which brought together 800+ Houston area students for a high-energy, inspirational experience with more than 1.2M watching online and through broadcast partner channels. Be Strong is a national non-profit organization focused on preventing bullying using a comprehensive student led approach.