She has been a proud member of the ISC economic development team for more than 20 years, much of her early career working to empower and amplify the voices of Community Economic Development Officers from across Ontario at both Regional and National decision-making tables. Some of her greatest mentors/ teachers/ esteemed colleagues throughout her career include Ken Jacobs, Tom Maness, the late Lee White, Mary-Lynn Odjig, the late Marie Nolan, Grant Taibossigai, Vaughn Sunday, Chris Metatawabin, Bert Wapachee, Louise Ewen, Chief Adam Pawis, Michael Jolly and the late Lewis Nate. She continues to take those lessons forward as her role changes. She and her husband have two wonderful teenagers, Elia and Tavio. Brandy is honoured to participate at this year’s OFNEDA Conference.