Our Team

We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by our love for Brayden, the purposeful work of preventing another family from suffering a loss through drowning, and the connections we can make in our communities.

Foundational Board

By sharing her heart and her personal journey, our founder is turning unimaginable loss into a beacon of hope. She vowed to transform grief into purpose when she founded Because of B.R.A.Y.D.E.N. and is dedicated to preventing others from the same heartbreak. She is passionate about her commitment to saving lives through education and advocacy - one child at a time.

Michelle Zieg

Kathy Moylan

Driven by her love for her daughter and grandson, our celebrations advisor infuses passion into everything she does. She is dedicated to bringing our vision to life while nurturing meaningful connections with our team and the community we serve

Noah Kaye

Equally creative and strategic, our leadership advisor leverages his experience to foster relationships within our team and to deepen our community impact. He ensures that our core values are reflected in every partnership to honor the memory of Brayden.

Tamara Landrum

Inspired by our founder’s mission and driven by a passion for youth, our educational advisor supports Because of B.R.A.Y.D.E.N.’s work to translate ideas into initiatives to engage and to mobilize entire communities to create safer environments. She believes knowledge is power and collective effort is essential in saving lives.

Operational Board

MacKenzie Davidson

Clint Avery

Rooted in a life-long friendship with our founder, our director utilizes her professional experience to refine our efforts and expand our reach to as many families as possible. Driven by her belief that every challenge carries a purpose, she is dedicated to growing the legacy and impact of Because of B.R.A.Y.D.E.N.

Sarah Dillon

Beth Pugner

Lauren Houser

In honor of his nephew and in support of his sister’s vision, our strategy advisor is committed to amplifying the impact of Because of B.R.A.Y.D.E.N. He believes vulnerable stories move hearts, create change, and that compassion in action saves lives.