Brenda Plantikow is an experienced professional with a strong background in board relations and organizational support. Currently serving as the Manager of Board Relations at the Public Affairs Council since August 2011, Brenda has previously held positions such as Part-Time Restaurant Host at ThinkFoodGroup and Executive Assistant to the President at The Wilderness Society. Additional experience includes roles at the American Red Cross and the U.S. House of Representatives, where Brenda worked as a Consumer Marketing Volunteer and Staff Assistant/Executive Assistant & Scheduler, respectively. Brenda’s early career includes an Events Assistant position at Joslyn Art Museum. Brenda holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication with a focus on Public Relations from Creighton University and an AS in Graphic Design from Metropolitan Community College.