Brenda Dater

Brenda Dater is the current Executive Director at AANE. Brenda has previous work experience as a Project Coordinator for Policy and Program Development at Family Link Regional Early Intervention Collaborative and as a Project Coordinator for Rural Health Care Coalition Building at Portage Project. Brenda has also worked as a Resident Director at the University of Michigan.

Brenda Dater earned their MPH and MSW from the University of Michigan, with a focus in Interpersonal Practice and Organizational Development - Health Management and Policy. Brenda also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan. In addition, Brenda is certified by Tufts University in the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, and by the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Parent Consultant Training Institute.

Some direct reports include Annalisa Barrett - Operations Manager, Ilia Walsh - Director of Individual & Family Services, and Michelle Major - Director of Finance.