Brady Kent is the son of an original CIRI enrollee Madeline Thompson and grew up on a cattle ranch located on the Yakama Nation Reservation in Washington State. Brady holds a bachelor’s degree in earth and space science with an environmental focus from the University of Washington and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in engineering and technology management from Washington State University. Brady works as a Tribal energy specialist for the Washington State Department of Commerce Energy Division, focusing on Tribal engagement, policy and program development.
