Kristie Brenda

Kristie oversees Encompass’s Health & Housing programs, which include programs that outreach to and connect community members with treatment, emergency shelter, case management, education, permanent supported housing, sober living environments, and support for those with HIV/AIDS.

Kristie Brenda believes everyone has the potential to experience Joy through Health and Healing. She joined Encompass Community Services in 2009 and since then has had positions of increasing responsibility in Case Management, Program Development, Program Management and is currently the Senior Manager of Health and Housing. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from California State University Chico. She has trained extensively in trauma reduction and mindfulness techniques, and incorporates these teachings into her daily work supporting their clients.