Brayant Reyes: Leadership Rooted in Service

By: Andres Biera 

Edited by Ariana Arias

Word Count: 537

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes

When Brayant Reyes first arrived at Towson University, he came with a clear goal: earn his education and prepare for law school. As a first-generation student, immigrant, Army veteran and nontraditional student, college was more than just the next step in his life. It was a dream built on discipline, sacrifice and the hope of creating a better future for himself, his family and his community.

At first, Reyes focused mainly on his classes and his long-term plans. He believed he did not have much time to socialize or build friendships. But his perspective began to change when he became a brother of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Through brotherhood, he found a community that encouraged him to become more involved, step into leadership and see his role on campus as something larger than himself.

After crossing into the fraternity in Spring 2024, Reyes began to find his purpose at TU. He no longer felt as though he was only representing himself. He felt connected to other Latino men seeking higher education, leadership and success. That sense of responsibility pushed him into civic engagement, student government and advocacy work that would define much of his undergraduate journey.

Reyes went on to serve as director of governmental affairs for the Student Government Association, where he helped expand Tiger Pride Day into the largest delegation in its history, bringing more than 150 students to Annapolis to advocate with legislators. His commitment to civic engagement also earned him national recognition through the 2026 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. Alongside this work, he served as vice president of the Multicultural Greek Council, vice president of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), chief political writer for La Voz Latina at Towson University, an Andrew Goodman Ambassador and a global ambassador supporting international students.

Academically, Brayant’s accomplishments are just as remarkable. He is graduating in three years with two Bachelor of Science degrees in political science and psychology, while earning dean’s list honors four times. Outside the classroom, his internship on Capitol Hill with Congressman Oye Owolewa strengthened his commitment to public service, immigration advocacy and community outreach.

Through every responsibility, he remained grounded by his community: his family, friends, partner and the people who reminded him who he was beyond his titles and accomplishments. His motivation has always come from his family’s sacrifices and the belief that his success represents something greater than himself.

As Reyes prepares to walk across the graduation stage, that moment will symbolize more than the completion of a degree. For him, it represents his parents’ struggles, his family’s support and the child who once dreamed of this achievement. In his words, it will feel as though they are walking with him. His journey is one of purpose, sacrifice and perseverance, all captured in the words he hopes to carry on his graduation cap:

“Para el niño que soñó y la familia que creyó y apoyó.”

(“For the child who dreamed and the family that believed and supported.”)