Brenda Goodson-Moore

Brenda Goodson-Moore has worked in the public sector for more than 14 years and currently serves as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager for the City of Auburn, WA. She brings her systemic thinking, operational creativity and passion for building authentic relationships to her role, leading alignment and cross-functional collaboration around the advancement of the City’s Inclusive Auburn Initiative.

Brenda is passionate about using her knowledge and personal experiences, as well as the experiences of employees and community members, to create inclusive and equitable workplaces where everyone feels they belong. She is an advocate for educating and engaging in courageous conversations that embrace the core principles of diversity, racial equity, and inclusion. Brenda believes that people thrive in their professional and personal lives when they have a strong sense of belonging and can participate in environments that remove barriers to equity and access, celebrate differences, and provide opportunities to create shared understanding.

Ms. Goodson-Moore lives in Auburn and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from DePaul University with a concentration in Organizational Development, as well as certificates in Leadership, Human Resources and Change Management. She began her career in Healthcare Management before moving into the public sector as a Finance Manager in 2006. Brenda was appointed to the Board in 2020.