Brenda leads the Global Public Sector Marketing team at Cisco. She joined Cisco in 2007 as a brand protection program manager and has extensive experience within the public sector, specifically with respect to government and education. She holds a bachelor of science degree in social change and development – criminal justice and pre-law from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and a master’s degree in business administration from Cardinal Stritch University. Brenda was inducted into the International Honor Society of Business for her academic achievements.
As citizens of this planet and stewards of the Earth, we must be aware of how our day-to-day routines may affect our quality of life. Find out how Cisco is helping cities around the world to reduce their carbon footprint.
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you might have realized that the U.S. National Conventions happened last month. As the Official Network Provider for both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, Cisco helped transform Cleveland and Philadelphia into mini smart, connected cities to help the conventions go off without a hitch. It wasn’t […]
This past week, the Republican National Convention took place in Cleveland and on Monday, the Democratic National Convention will kick off in Philadelphia. During this time, both cities are transformed, with thousands of political leaders and eager participants flying in from around the country to converge on both the Quicken Loans Arena and the Wells […]
Too frequently we catch ourselves jumping straight to the solution, direct to the final outcome without first understanding the question or problem that requires said solution. But how do we plan the steps that must be taken, acquire the appropriate tools, or understand the journey itself until we ask ourselves (and others) the right questions?
Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp Innovation at the Forefront of Everything As the 2016 Rio Olympics draw nearer, the eyes of the world are turning to Brazil and South America. Latin...
Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp It’s Here and It’s Happening Now As large populations shift to urban areas, cities are under tremendous pressure to compete economically and grow sustainably....
Cities, states, and other communities continue to face an increasing variety of challenges: traffic congestion, parking, public safety and security, waste and water management,...
“Community policing is central to the success of the police mission as we provide quality services to, and build relationships with, our diverse communities.” IACP President Yost Zakhary I had the privilege of attending the 2014 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Community Policing awards last Sunday, and I can say firsthand that it […]
Public safety and justice agencies around the world are facing the increasingly difficult challenge of dealing with shrinking resources. In the U.S., for example, results from a survey conducted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and Major Cities Chiefs Association show an estimated 53 percent of U.S. counties are working with fewer staff […]