Brandy Reed is an active volunteer with Reach Out and Read Kansas City. She served on the event committee for Books on Tap. Her responsibilities included fundraising and securing silent auction items, and she also recruited family members and friends. In addition, Brandy helped host the Kendra Scott Gives Back event in September. According to Ellen Quinn, Reach Out and Read Kansas City, “Brandy is the definition of what it means to be an amazing volunteer! She is hardworking, energetic, creative, and just a joy to be around. Her passion for making a difference in the Kansas City community and bringing people together shines through, no matter what she does.”

Read more in the February 19, 2022 issue of The Independent.