Brenda oversees CBI’s marketing and communication efforts, developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance the institute’s visibility, engage audiences, and effectively communicate its mission and initiatives.
She received her Bachelor and Master of Arts in Communication from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and continues to be involved as an alum. She began her career with the university’s Enrollment Management division, maintaining the division’s web presence and developing print and digital communications for current and prospective students. She later joined the university’s Marketing & Communications department, where she managed the university’s top tier web and social media accounts. For a time, Brenda worked in the nonprofit sector, providing overall leadership and implementation of strategic communications and marketing as the Communication Director for United Way of the Coastal Bend. She joined CBI in 2022, and continues to draw inspiration from her passionate colleagues.