Brandie Knazze

Brandie Knazze, CPPO, serves as the Commissioner for the Department of Family and Support Services in the City of Chicago, overseeing a budget of $780 million and leading efforts to provide coordinated human and social services to over 400,000 vulnerable residents. With extensive experience in public service, Brandie has held various leadership roles within the department, including Acting Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner, where responsibilities included managing a $500 million budget and supervising over 300 employees. Previous positions include Senior Consultant at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, where Brandie managed an $800,000 ERP system implementation, and Deputy Procurement Officer for Cook County Government, focusing on contract management and cost-saving initiatives. Brandie holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Women's Studies from Emory University, along with a Civic Leadership Academy Fellowship from the University of Chicago.