Brandie first connected with Advance the Faith through a mission trip to serve at youth group homes in Nassau, Bahamas in 2023. Over the past few years, she has volunteered her time speaking at events & workshops to bring awareness and trainings to various foster care topics. She brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work with foster youth and underserved communities. Having come from a foster care background herself, she is deeply passionate about helping young people feel seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

With experience in administration and operations within low-income schools, as well as church administration, Brandie has worked closely with youth, families, and community organizations to strengthen support systems. She has experience as a Guardian ad Litem, advocating for the best interests of children and helping ensure their voices are heard.