Brandi joined the ADA in 2022 after more than 20 years as a nonprofit leader. Brandi’s responsibilities will include executing on the strategic vision established by the CEO and executive team, continuing to build our infrastructure, and helping to foster a culture of excellence and accountability on the Development and PMO delivery teams. Her operational experience will be a tremendous asset to the organization.  
 
Prior to joining the ADA, Brandi served as an associate executive vice president for the American Heart Association (AHA). During her career at the AHA, Brandi held a variety of operational and leadership roles in national and regional development programs. Brandi is a known team-builder and excels in change management.
 
She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband, Robert, and their two daughters, Anna Cate and Emma Claire.