Brenda is the proud mother of two sons, Chase and Maclain. Her younger son Maclain is a former 29 week old Twin to Twin Transfusion Survivor. He has very significant Cerebral Palsy and profound hearing loss as a result of a condition known as Kernicterus, a brain injury that results from untreated jaundice. Since Maclain was diagnosed, she has tried to be tireless in advocating for better systems and programs for children with neurodiverse needs. There is much personal empowerment in having the ability to provide substantial input on how policies, programs, and priorities are created and communicated, and how we incorporate and engage families. She is grateful daily to have been afforded continuous opportunities to create, foster, and grow relationships with professionals, fellow parents, and caregivers.

She is an active member of volunteer organizations such as CP-Net, CHILD-BRIGHT Citizen Engagement Committee, PONDA, the AACPDM Community Council, and is a Director on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals Ontario.

In addition to her role with Gluckstein Lawyers, she is also a school board trustee with the HCDSB in her second term, where she is also the Chair of the Special Education Advisory Committee.