Brenda develops and implements communications strategies that inform and engage diverse audiences to promote the institute’s mission, research, and impact. As a Communications Specialist III, she fosters cross-functional collaboration and public engagement through content development, brand management, and both print and digital communications, while also providing consultative support to elevate visibility and support CBI’s strategic goals.
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.