mobilizer. innovator. excellerator.
motivator. influencer. enabler.
mieCFO Community leadership
For Brenda, involvement in the community is an expression of the same values that drive her work as a CFO/COO — trusted service, genuine partnership, and a commitment to making things better.
Brenda has been an active community contributor throughout her career, working with organizations focused on youth, animals, seniors, and professional development. Her current involvement centers on four organizations that reflect her deepest areas of interest.
Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation Board Member; Rotary District 5170 Treasurer
Brenda joined the Rotary Club of San Jose after a fellow member introduced her to the organization. She quickly found that Rotary’s breadth of service — spanning animals, children, seniors, and community friendship — aligned closely with her own priorities.
Financial Executives International Silicon Valley
Treasurer
FEISV connects Brenda with the financial leadership community she has been part of throughout her career. Her involvement with FEISV also reflects her commitment to elevating the finance profession in Silicon Valley and supporting CFOs and financial executives at every stage of their careers.
Family Giving Tree
Treasurer
Family Giving Tree has been steadfastly committed to serving those most in need and has served over two million children and individuals throughout the greater Bay Area as it actively endeavors to bring joy, grow hope, and create a stronger community.
Humane Society of Silicon Valley
Board Alumni Ambassador
Humane Society of Silicon Valley’s mission is to save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people.
Their vision is a world where all animals can thrive, all people experience the magic of the human-animal bond, and all families are able to care for their pets.
Brenda first became involved with Humane Society of Silicon Valley as a donor and advocate before accepting an invitation to join the board.
After serving as a Board Member for six years, she continues to advocate for the organization as a member of its Board Alumni Ambassador Program.