Get to Know the AWC Board Members
Brandi Moore - Strategic Planning Committee Chair
First communications job? My first communications job was at the Tulsa Zoo, where I helped plan special events, raise funds, and market those events to Zoo members and the public. It was also where I got my first taste of doing live television interviews on location. Let's just say no one really prepares you for that, and my college communications courses definitely didn't either! Ha, ha!
Favorite podcasts? My favorite podcasts right now are: Sharing Passion & Purpose by Nancy Moore; and the Candace Cameron Bure podcast.
Zoom or in person? My preference is in person. Nothing replaces genuine conversations and the connections made face-to-face. But, with 3 little kiddos at home, sometimes Zoom is my best option so that I can stay involved and present.
Early bird or night owl? Early bird for sure! I do my best thinking with a cup of coffee before the day gets busy.
Favorite campaign or project you've worked on? One of my favorite projects was coordinating MS Awareness Week, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS), supporting those living with MS, and funding research for a cure.
I loved developing activities that brought people together while increasing awareness of MS. Some of my favorites included MS Dinner Night, where supporters gathered at a local restaurant to connect while a portion of the evening's sales benefited the cause, and MS Move It! to the Streets, where we took to the streets of downtown Tulsa and Oklahoma City with signs, live music, and educational materials to engage people during their lunch hour. We also organized activities in communities across Oklahoma to expand awareness and involvement. That experience taught me that the best campaigns do more than raise funds, they create connections, inspire hope, and build a sense of community around a shared purpose.
Coffee, tea or something else? Coffee is my go-to. But I do enjoy a good cup of tea (hot or cold).
What would people be surprised to know about you? I love to sing! Prior to having my children, I was a member of a community choir called Voices of Unity, led by my high school choir director. These days, my performances are mostly reserved for my car, where you'll often find me enthusiastically singing along to Disney movie soundtracks with my kids. Ha, ha!
What do you listen to before a big presentation or event? "joy." by for KING & COUNTRY
Why I serve on this board? Because I believe in the joy this organization brings to everyone it touches. Whether it's a networking event, a luncheon, or a board meeting, being surrounded by these incredible women always fills my soul.
My AWC friends have become family! They have been there for so many of my life's milestones (from career changes and my marriage to celebrating the births of my children). Serving on the Board is my way of giving back to an organization and a community that has given me so much. I want to help ensure others experience the same encouragement, connection, and lifelong friendships that I have.