Brandis Bannister is a South Carolina State University alumna, Family Nurse Practitioner, wife, mother, and longtime Aiken resident who has proudly called the community home for 19 years.
With a passion for education, youth development, and creating opportunities for young people to grow as confident leaders, Brandis has remained actively engaged in supporting youth career exploration through career fairs and community outreach. She is especially committed to encouraging students to explore opportunities in healthcare and other professional fields while helping them recognize the possibilities available for their futures.
As a Successteam parent, Brandis understands firsthand the important role families and community partners play in supporting the development and success of young people. Her connection to Successteam, professional experience, and commitment to youth development position her to help strengthen parent engagement across the organization.
Brandis is honored to serve as the inaugural President of the Successteam Parent Association, where she will help establish a strong foundation for parent partnership, engagement, volunteerism, and support of Successteam Scholars and families.
“Brandis represents the kind of leader we envisioned when establishing the Successteam Parent Association. Her enthusiasm to serve, willingness to lead at a high level, and genuine commitment to our scholars and families immediately stood out. As Successteam enters a new decade, it was important that our inaugural Parent Association President reflect the leadership, energy, and sense of partnership we want this association to embody. I believe Brandis is an exceptional fit for this moment, and I look forward to working alongside her as we build a strong foundation for parent leadership and engagement for years to come.” – Tim Behling; Founder & CEO, Successteam Foundation for Youth Development
As inaugural President, Brandis looks forward to helping build a connected parent community that strengthens the Successteam experience and contributes to the continued development of future-ready leaders.