MEET THE FOUNDER
Hi, I'm Brea!
I founded Bridge Community Alliance with one simple belief: people want to show up for their communities, but don't always know where to start.
After more than a decade working in affordable housing and community management, I've seen both the strength of local communities as well as the barriers people can face when trying to access support. I've also seen how much can happen when people are given a practical way to contribute their time, resources, and knowledge.
Professional Background
For more than a decade, I've worked in affordable housing, where I've had the opportunity to work closely with individuals and families from many different backgrounds and circumstances.
Affordable housing has given me a unique perspective on how closely housing, income, and access to resources are connected. I've seen how one challenge can affect every part of someone's life, and how much of a difference practical support at the right time can make.
That experience is a large part of what led me to create Bridge Community Alliance. I wanted to take what I've learned throughout my career and use it beyond the walls of the communities I've managed, creating opportunities to respond to needs in the broader community in meaningful ways.
Educational Background
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington, where I developed a deeper understanding of the ways our environments and experiences shape our lives.
My education, combined with my experience in affordable housing, influences how I approach the work at Bridge. I'm interested in not only in the challenges people face, but in the systems contributing to those challenges.
I am currently continuing my education at the University of Washington, pursuing a Master of Social Work and expanding my perspective on community-centered work.