Brandi Childress

Brandi Childress serves as the Community Engagement and Strategic Communications Practice Leader at Kimley-Horn since October 2022, bringing over 24 years of public transportation industry experience. Prior to this role, Brandi held various positions at VTA from January 2001 to October 2022, including Chief of Staff to the General Manager, Media and Public Affairs Manager, Community Outreach and Public Engagement Manager, and Media Spokesperson. Brandi's extensive career encompasses a focus on partnerships, public engagement, and strategic communications, with a commitment to fostering inclusive mobility solutions within communities. Brandi holds a Master of Science in Transportation Management from San José State University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from California State University, Stanislaus.