Brandi Braun AL-Issa serves as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio, bringing revitalized energy to the organization. Habitat MidOhio connects people to hope and opportunity through obtaining and maintaining affordable housing.

Brandi has been working in and serving the Columbus community since 2003. She spent more than 16 years in public service before transitioning to the non-profit sector. She also teaches a course on leadership, change management, and coaching as a leadership skill at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University.

Previously, Brandi served as Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer at the YMCA of Central Ohio and Deputy Innovation Officer for the City of Columbus. Deeply committed to her community, she volunteers as a Gahanna Parks and Recreation Foundation board member and as a Steering Committee Member for Dare to Be Heard. She is a proud graduate of Capital University and The Ohio State University.