As an influential Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, and Philanthropist, Brooke has dedicated her career to empowering others, advocating for families and children, and building inclusive businesses.As a business leader by training, she built a career path from K-12 educator to the President & Founder of Empire Kids & Connect Academy for Children. Both companies, headquartered in Benton, Arkansas, launched from her garage.Brooke is the first person from her family to graduate college. She earned undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees from the University of Arkansas, Harding University, and the University of Central Arkansas. Driven by "always doing what is best for children," she holds a prominent position in her community and anchors her time inspiring others to live forward. To combat mental illness and suicide, Brooke also reminds others to share their truth so that we all may be more connected.Currently, Brooke resides in central Arkansas with her husband and son - and spends her downtime traveling, hiking, and gardening.