Director of Operations and Co-Founder of Yo Bro | Yo Girl Youth Initiative, brings over 30 years of experience in inclusive education, student services, and initiatives focused on creating safe and caring schools. Specializing in trauma-informed practice, violence threat risk assessment (VTRA), and critical incident response, Brenda has dedicated her career to supporting youth and fostering safer, more supportive environments for learning and growth.

A former District Principal and Registered Clinical Counsellor, Brenda has worked closely with school districts, Indigenous communities, and government agencies to design and implement safety and prevention strategies for at-risk youth. Since the inception of Yo Bro | Yo Girl, she has played a key role in curriculum development, program expansion, and providing one-on-one support for participants. Brenda also leads YBYG’s impact measurement efforts, using data collection and evaluation methods to assess and improve program effectiveness.

In addition to her work with YBYG, Brenda serves as the BC Director for the Center for Trauma Informed Practices (CTIP), supporting violence prevention and intervention strategies at the community level. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia (UBC).