Brenda Richardson

Brenda Richardson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development, sales, and Christian education. Currently serving as Business Development Manager and Investor Relations Manager at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance since February 2009, Brenda develops and maintains relationships with top-tier businesses and consistently achieves sales goals. Additionally, Brenda works part-time as the Assistant to the Pastor for Christian Education at St. Paul Baptist Church, overseeing a range of educational programs for all age groups. As the Sales Team Leader at Urban Ministries Publishing, Brenda manages a regional sales consultant team and provides training and development. Previous roles include Account Manager at AT&T, Director of Donor Recruitment at the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, and Recruitment Manager at the American Red Cross. Brenda holds a Master of Divinity from Hood Theological Seminary, a BA in Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an M.Ed. in Speech and Language from North Carolina Central University.