Brandi Palmer, Administrative Coordinator

Brandi Palmer joined Creative Clay in July 2026 as Administrative Coordinator, supporting fundraising, grant writing and management, and the expansion of the Artlink Employment Program while also serving as a Teaching Artist. An artist focusing on painting and philosophy and a marketing and communications professional with experience in higher education and nonprofit organizations, Brandi has earned multiple national awards for brand narrative, video storytelling and media relations. She holds an M.F.A. in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design, master's degrees in Journalism from the University of South Florida and Arts Administration from Savannah College of Art and Design. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in art philosophy at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts, and is passionate about using the arts and storytelling to strengthen nonprofit impact. One of her favorite quotes: "Creativity takes courage"-Henri Matisse.