Influencer Editorial Team
Brenda Ortiz McGrath, MSW, stands at the forefront of educational and community innovation, earning her well-deserved nomination for Visionary Leader Award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025.
A widely respected educational leader, speaker, and architect of change, Brenda is redefining the future of learning, mental health, and social equity. With over two decades of unwavering commitment to transformational impact, she has pioneered systems that place student wellness, academic achievement, family engagement, and community empowerment at the heart of education. Her guiding belief is simple yet profound: education must heal, inspire, and unlock the full potential of every child.
As the visionary founder of CoreKind360, Brenda is leading the development of a groundbreaking platform designed to empower schools, educators, and families. CoreKind360 reimagines the future of education by weaving together social-emotional learning (SEL), academic success planning, and authentic family partnerships into a cohesive, accessible system. Her work reflects a bold commitment to building tools that foster resilience, deepen connections, and ensure that every child’s success becomes the foundation for stronger, more vibrant communities.
Brenda’s leadership also broke new ground when she spearheaded the first public school district in Massachusetts to implement AI-powered mental health technology through Alongside, opening a new frontier for how schools can respond to student emotional needs with immediacy and compassion.
Beyond her innovative initiatives, Brenda’s influence spans state and national stages through her work with scholarship programs, women’s leadership commissions, and advocacy for educational access and social equity. She is a sought-after speaker who brings fearless, future-focused leadership to conversations about reimagining education, mental health, and community systems.
Brenda Ortiz McGrath is more than a leader—she is a visionary force shaping the next era of education, mental health, and community empowerment. Her work reminds us that the true measure of leadership lies not only in transforming systems but in transforming lives.
Congratulations, Brenda Ortiz McGrath—your vision is creating a future where every child and family can thrive.
