Brendalyn Shird

Brendalyn Shird has extensive work experience in the non-profit sector, specifically in the area of housing and community development. From 2008 to the present, they have been with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, where they started as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and held various other roles before transitioning to the position of Director of Global Engagement and Project Leader in November 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Thrivent Financial from 2005 to 2008 as a Lutheran Community Services Specialist-Thrivent Builds, focusing on community development initiatives.

Brendalyn Shird attended Newton Senior High School, however, no information regarding the start or end year of their education at this institution is available. Brendalyn later enrolled at Iowa State University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Again, no specific details about the duration of their studies at the university are provided.