Before joining OSU-Cascades, Craig Brauner (he/him) worked across the nation as an actor, teaching artist and arts educator. He has also worked for a therapeutic treatment program for young adults as an academic and career advisor in Bend. He has been fortunate to work with students and people of diverse ages, backgrounds, identities and skill levels with many of his students choosing to continue their education at OSU-Cascades.

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Craig has a lot of Kentucky pride. He enjoys reading, gardening, watching “Jeopardy” and stays involved with the local arts scene as a founding member of the arts and education nonprofit, Ellipse Theatre Community. Craig and his husband, along with their three dogs, are blessed to call Bend home.