07/27/2026
Please join NeighborWorks Southern Colorado at our Annual Celebration of Home "Garden Party" Luncheon on Friday, August 14, 2026, where we will celebrate Brandi Adakai as this year's "Community Champion".
Brandi Adakai is a proud and blessed mother to Christiana and Josiah, who are her daily inspiration and motivation. A lifelong resident of Pueblo, Colorado, Brandi is deeply passionate about youth, food access, and uplifting her Pueblo community through sustainable and innovative solutions.
Currently serving as the Regional Director for RMSER, Brandi is leading the development of the first-ever Empowerment Center in Pueblo, located at 330 Lake Avenue. These Empowerment Centers are accelerated business incubators designed to house a mix of nonprofits, LLCs, expanding service organizations, and food entrepreneurs—offering nontraditional services and support aimed at driving long-term community empowerment and economic growth.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Brandi serves in multiple leadership roles across the state. She is a board member of the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, Nourish Colorado, and the Pueblo Food Project, and serves as the ELD Pueblo Native American chair for the El Pomar Foundation. A dedicated advocate for food justice and community-driven solutions, Brandi has spearheaded numerous initiatives to bridge the gap between local producers and consumers. These include mobile food distributions, Blessing Boxes, neighborhood food pantries, small business markets, and grocery store planning for Pueblo’s eastside residents.
Guided by her personal motto—*“With every negative, THERE IS a positive”*—Brandi leads with resilience.
To make your reservation, please call 719.544.8078
