Brenda is a Licensed Clinic Social Worker (LCSW-C). She attended Catholic University of America, graduating in 2016 with a BA in Psychology and Philosophy. Brenda graduated with her Master of Social Work from University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work in May 2020.

Brenda works as a Behavioral Health Consultant at an FQHC. Previously, she has worked in research projects and provided direct support to sexual assault survivors.

Brenda is bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish. She was born in Callao, Peru and is the oldest of three.