USMCA - U.S. Minority Contractors Association’s Post

USMCA Woman of the Week: Hon. Brenda Brown Dillard ✨ Brenda Brown Dillard’s career exemplifies leadership, dedication, and a deep commitment to fostering diversity. With over 40 years of experience spanning nuclear security, aerospace, and strategic partnerships, she has been a trailblazer in creating pathways for underrepresented groups. An alumna of Alabama State University and the University of Tennessee, Brenda began her journey with the U.S. General Accounting Office before taking on pivotal roles with Tennessee Valley Authority, Bechtel Jacobs Company, and the Y-12 National Security Complex. Throughout her career, she has been a champion for diversity—recruiting and mentoring HBCU students and opening doors for minority talent in traditionally underrepresented industries. As a senior leader, Brenda has worked with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the U.S. Air Force, and Nevada National Security Sites, expanding STEM opportunities for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). She continues to make an impact as Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships for MSRDC, empowering HBCUs and MSIs in research and development initiatives. Brenda serves as President of the Alabama State University Board of Trustees, President of the USMCA STEM Foundation Board, and a Board Member of the Strategic Deterrent Coalition. Her outstanding contributions earned her induction into the HBCU Hall of Fame in 2023. Beyond her remarkable professional achievements, Brenda is a devoted wife, proud mother, and grandmother, with a family legacy spanning seven children and 16 grandchildren. 🌟 Join us in celebrating Hon. Brenda Brown Dillard for her unwavering commitment to leadership, diversity, and STEM advocacy! #USMCA #WomenInLeadership #STEMEducation #DiversityAndInclusion #USMCAWomanOfTheWeek #WomenInSTEM #Leadership #Mentorship