Brejenn Allen
Artist , Graphic Designer , Content Creator ; 22 Brainstorm Creative Services Brejenn Allen , LLC
Who do you look to for inspiration or mentorship ? I look up to my parents . They have used their lives to honor God and serve our community . I count on them for sound advice through whatever I encounter . They are my mentors , and my inspiration is my younger self . My 10-year-old self would think 22-year-old me is so cool !
Where did your spirit of altruism develop , and why is it important to give back ? My spirit for altruism developed as a preacher ’ s kid in church . Our family is always the first to arrive and the last to leave the church . I grew up sharing my parents with those in need , so our congregation became my family . I need to give back because I know what it feels like for someone to bless you exactly when you need it . It ’ s essential for me to give when I can , lend a helping hand , be kind to others , and always share a smile .
What ’ s your favorite saying and why ? Mathew 10:16 “ Be wise as serpents , but harmless as doves .” My mom quotes this scripture to my siblings and me . It reminds me always to be humble and never have ill intent for another human on this planet while remaining strategic , thoughtful , and deliberate .
Education : Received GED at 16-years-old from the East Mississippi Community College Adult Education Program ; Associate of Arts Degree , summa cum laude , East Mississippi Community College at 18 . In 2020 ; bachelor of fine arts degree in Studio from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
Memberships , activities : DeKalb Baptist Church and The House of the True Living God Virtual Church ; Through her Brainstorm Creative Group , coordinated and designed for The Threefoot Festival , Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi Program , Merrehope , Meridian Council for the Arts ’ Third Thursdays , and Meridian Maker Faire at Soule ’; founding member of the Meridian ACES ( Arts & Community Events Society ); volunteer at the Mississippi Care Center of DeKalb ; member of the Kemper Springs Community Center . and led their first free Creative Arts Camp .
Family : Parents- Pastors Rendell and Jennifer Allen .
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