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Brandon Copeland (Cope) is more than a 10-year NFL veteran; he's the co-founder leading the charge at Athletes.org, the players' association for college athletes. With a focus on advocacy and education, Copeland leads Athletes.org to educate, organize and represent its members by negotiating and maximizing the terms of their collegiate athletic experience. Born in Baltimore, Copeland's journey has taken him from the gridiron to the forefront of financial education and entrepreneurship. Copeland is also the author of Your Money Playbook and an advocate for financial education. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he has dedicated his career to making financial knowledge more accessible. His contributions include serving on CNBC's Global Financial Wellness Council, teaching at Penn, and speaking at events nationwide. Copeland has also appeared on Netflix's Buy My House and earned recognition through honors like the Alan Page Community Service Award and a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, highlighting his impactful work through his family's foundation, Beyond the Basics Inc.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School)
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