Meet Brianna

Her life is a testament to resilience, determination, and a commitment to justice. Raised by her great-grandparents on a small apple orchard after growing up in poverty and a household marked by substance abuse and domestic violence, Brianna learned early the values of hard work, solidarity, and perseverance. Without parental support, she graduated from high school and built a life defined by grit and service.

As a young parent, Brianna returned to Arizona to care for her siblings, working blue-collar jobs to keep her family afloat. Her path to activism began in 2013, when she testified before the Phoenix City Council in support of LGBTQ+ protections in housing—an early glimpse of her dedication to standing up for the most marginalized.

In 2018, Brianna ran for Congress in Arizona’s 8th District as a Justice Democrat–endorsed candidate, earning nearly 40% of the vote despite being outspent by millions. Her grassroots campaign galvanized national attention and proved that working people can challenge entrenched political power.

Today, Brianna is a progressive political consultant who has advised and helped elect outspoken candidates at the municipal, state, and federal levels. She has served as Vice Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party, where she has been reelected by her peers for her commitment to expanding Democratic power while keeping progressive values at the forefront. She also served as a national surrogate for Senator Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign and played a pivotal role in securing Arizona’s electoral votes for President Joe Biden in 2020.

Beyond party politics, Brianna has been a leader in grassroots organizing. As a proud member and organizer with the Democratic Socialists of America, she has fought to build coalitions that center the needs of workers and marginalized communities over corporate interests. In response to Arizona’s housing crisis, she co-founded a nonprofit dedicated to safe, affordable, and accessible housing, ensuring that working families have a voice in shaping policy.

From her blue-collar beginnings to her national influence, Brianna Westbrook has never forgotten where she comes from. Her story is proof that everyday people can drive extraordinary change. Guided by her unwavering belief in equity, solidarity, and justice, she continues to fight for an Arizona—and a nation—where every person can thrive.