Brenda Ortiz McGrath, MSW, is a nationally recognized educational leader, speaker, and innovator redefining the future of education, mental health, and equity. With over two decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to creating transformative systems centered on student wellness, academic readiness, family collaboration, and sustainable community empowerment. Brenda is the founder of CoreKind360, a pioneering MTSS and SEL platform that integrates social-emotional learning, success planning, and family engagement into the daily fabric of education. She also led the first public school district in Massachusetts to implement AI-powered mental health technology through Alongside, blending innovation with deep human connection to support student well-being. Beyond her systems-level work, Brenda actively contributes to youth empowerment, educational access, and social equity initiatives across state and national platforms. Her fearless, future-focused leadership continues to inspire educators and changemakers to build more inclusive, student-centered learning environments.