Brigette Herbst

Education and National Security Program Deputy Director

Biography

Brigette Herbst serves as the deputy director of FDD’s Program on Education and National Security. Brigette brings over two decades of diverse experience to her role at FDD.

Before joining FDD, she held a leadership role at a nonprofit focused on protecting the First Amendment rights of public sector workers through legal advocacy and policy initiatives.

Brigette’s diverse professional background also includes roles as an elementary school teacher, high school volleyball coach, and policy professional with the New York State Legislature’s Ways and Means Committee.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science and a master’s degree in education.

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