Brenna graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with a bachelor's degree in politics and a minor in sociology, and started working in volunteer management in 2016 with state political campaigns. She has since found her passion working with people who love animals and previously worked at the East Bay SPCA and WildCare doing work including volunteer management, recruitment, events and information services. 

Brenna loves both outdoor and indoor activities including drawing in nature, birdwatching, scuba diving, video games, crocheting and playing tabletop games with friends.