KB Bresee

KB Bresee (they/them) is a Health Communications Specialist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where they manage communication and educational programs focused on diabetes prevention and management. Bilingual in Spanish and English, they also oversee the translation and cultural adaptation of nationwide programs that serve hundreds of thousands of Americans. Before joining the federal government, KB spent 10 years creating innovative public health promotion programs in the Boston area, particularly through Latin Dance educational events. They also coordinated travel programs in Cuba and the Dominican Republic, immersing themself in community programming abroad and curating cultural exchange opportunities. Originally from Knoxville, TN, KB moved to Boston to pursue both undergraduate and graduate degrees at Boston University. In addition to earning a Master’s in Public Health, they were an active performer in the student theatre program and passionate about using the arts for community building and social change. KB served as secretary of the spoken word poetry group, organizing a performing arts fundraising event for the Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth (BAGLY). KB is the founder of the “DiscoPeach” project, a fundraising initiative celebrating Georgia’s vibrant queer community. They also volunteer at the Atlanta Humane Society and are a proud parent to two rescue cats, Nova and Lilith.