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Ep 11: From Family Roots to Policy Boots: Brianna’s Advocacy in Action

Ep 11: From Family Roots to Policy Boots: Brianna’s Advocacy in Action

Update: 2025-08-06
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In this inspiring episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, we sit down with Brianna Tenbrink, Leadership Training Program Manager at the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. As the eldest sibling to two sisters on the autism spectrum, Brianna shares how her personal experiences laid the foundation for a professional life devoted to advocacy, equity, and systems change.


From navigating family dynamics to leading statewide leadership programs like Texas Partners in Policymaking, Brianna reflects on the intersection of identity, passion, and purpose—and how her lived experience drives everything she does.


This is more than a story about policy—it’s a heartfelt look at what happens when advocacy is rooted in love, strategy, and lived experience.


 


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Ep 11: From Family Roots to Policy Boots: Brianna’s Advocacy in Action

Ep 11: From Family Roots to Policy Boots: Brianna’s Advocacy in Action

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