Briauna Derry

Briauna Derry currently serves as the Director of Media Activism at CHILDREN AT RISK, Texas’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. In this strategic leadership role, Briauna leverages her versatile communications expertise to amplify the organization’s mission through innovative media campaigns and targeted advocacy efforts. She oversees the development and execution of high-impact multimedia content, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder engagement strategies. Briauna’s hands-on approach involves personally directing content creation for key initiatives like the Texas PN-3 Collaborative, where she coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners to produce compelling narratives that highlight early childhood development and educational equity.

Her expertise in strategic communications, public relations, and creative problem solving enables her to craft persuasive brand stories across multiple channels—ranging from digital platforms to traditional media—driving awareness and policy change. Briauna’s leadership in brand development extends to the Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN), where she designed and implemented comprehensive strategies to elevate early learning quality standards statewide. Her skills in video editing, promotional design, and data analysis support her ability to measure campaign impact and optimize messaging for maximum reach and influence.

With a focus on building team capabilities, Briauna fosters collaborative problem solving and innovative thinking within her team, ensuring that advocacy campaigns are not only creative but also strategically targeted and results-driven. Her work at CHILDREN AT RISK exemplifies a commitment to leveraging media activism as a powerful tool for social change, making her a vital asset in advancing policies that benefit children and families across Texas.