Brandi Opsahl has over 10 years of experience in engineering, research, and management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington State University. Currently, she works as a Staff Engineer at PND Engineers, Inc. where she designs structures and assists with proposals. Previously, she conducted hydrokinetic research and taught labs as a university employee. Opsahl also has experience managing coffee shops and supervising employees. She maintains a high GPA and membership in several professional organizations.