Ex Officio

Brianne’s first federal position was with the Administration for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where she supported the administration of the National Network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD); the National Training Initiative on the Consortium to Enhance Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities; and the Protection & Advocacy services for people with disabilities. Before joining federal service, Brianne coordinated several federal grants for Gallaudet University to create new accommodations, education methods, and trainings for people with a variety of disabilities through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Education.

Brianne has more than 25 years of experience in vocational services on employment and educational development for people with disabilities. Her in-depth knowledge of public policy with disabilities led to her appointment as the Americans with Disabilities Act Access Coordinator for the 2004 Democratic National Convention, the 2010 VSA International Arts and Disability Festival, and as Vice Chair of the WMATA Accessibility Advisory Council. Brianne is a member of the 2013 Class of the New Leaders Council’s Washington DC Chapter.

Brianne has a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Northridge, a master's degree in Administration and Supervision from Gallaudet University, and a master's certificate in Media Management from Emerson College. When Brianne is not travelling, she resides in Washington, DC, with her family.