Contact: Lynda Prior, lpryor@brandeiscenter.com . Washington, D.C. (March 28, 2022) – The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Piro as the organization’s first-ever director of communications. Mr. Piro, having decades of experience in public relations and corporate storytelling, will primarily work on external communications including LDB’s Brandeis Briefs, social media accounts and donor relations, and on the organization’s website redesign and launch. . “Momentum is with the Brandeis Center,” declared LDB Founder and Chairman Kenneth L. Marcus. “Our latest legal complaints led to campus anti-Semitism investigations by the Dept. of Education and EEOC, and we began 2022 by filing suit against Unilever and its subsidiary Ben & Jerry’s to reverse its anti-Israel boycott. Our work directly and immediately improves the lives of many Jewish Americans – and more people need to know about it. With his depth of communications expertise and Jewish pride, Scott is uniquely qualified to reach the audiences that help fulfill our mission.” . “We are excited and grateful to have Scott join our team. His knowledge, creativity and writing skill will expand and improve the quantity and quality of our media output and reach,” stated LDB President Alyza Lewin. “With Scott leading our communications efforts, our legal team can be even more focused on providing crucial legal support to those who experience anti-Semitism. Scott will ensure those who need our services, as well as the general public, know and understand our work.” . Piro will also lead the Brandeis Center’s roster of undergraduate interns. And he’ll assist Rosen Communications, which LDB still retains for media relations. . Mr. Piro’s appointment continues the Brandeis Center’s ongoing expansion as the civil rights organization marks its 11th anniversary not only fighting anti-Semitism on university campuses – but also in the workplace and corporate boardroom. Chairman Marcus returned from government service in 2020, joining forces with LDB President Alyza Lewin, to develop the Louis D. Brandeis Center into a bigger and stronger organization. The same year, LDB announced the arrival of Director of Legal Initiatives Denise Katz-Prober and Executive Administrator Lynda Prior. In 2021 Vice Chair Rachel Lerman assumed, in addition to her board role, additional legal advocacy duties as Senior Counsel, international human rights lawyer Arthur Traldi joined as Senior Counsel, and Mitchell Webber and Joshua Swidler joined LDB’s Board. . “I’m overjoyed to join the Brandeis Center,” Mr. Piro proclaimed. “Among all the vital activity fighting anti-Semitism by committed organizations, the Brandeis Center stands out for its ‘boots on the ground’ level of positive impact on Jewish college students’ lives. I have been waiting my whole life to share in this kind of impact.” . LDB continues to recruit for additional positions to address increasing anti-Semitism on and off of university campuses. LDB’s recent survey illustrated the historic challenges faced by Jewish college students, demonstrating for example that two thirds of Jewish fraternity and sorority students feel unsafe on campus. In keeping with this expansion, LDB is currently seeking applicants for undergraduate internships, as well as law student clerkships and fellowships. . About Scott Piro: . A media and public relations professional since 1994, Scott Piro has strategized and implemented national and local campaigns for nonprofits, startups, corporations, publishers and entertainment organizations. . The Philadelphia native has extensive experience writing compelling marketing, press and internal materials for a wide variety of organizations – from media talking points and web copy to press kits and social media content. . Scott co-launched the pioneering nonprofit organization ORAM, protecting and empowering LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees, and he created the popular groups Tel Aviv Anglos and Queer Support for Israel on Facebook. He was lead author of the Jewish American group collaboration, the Focus Project’s weekly anti-Semitism talking points for the last four years, having also designed their content format. . Scott has completed 21 marathons and sang onstage at Carnegie Hall eight times. . About The Louis D. Brandeis Center: The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., or LDB, is an independent, nonprofit organization established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. The Brandeis Center conducts research, education, and advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses. It is not affiliated with the Massachusetts university, the Kentucky law school, or any of the other institutions that share the name and honor the memory of the late U.S. Supreme Court justice.