Brenda Knights is a member of the Kwantlen First Nation and possesses extensive experience in Indigenous capacity building, with a focus on advocating for social housing solutions for Indigenous communities. Currently, she holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of the British Columbia Indigenous Housing Society.

Prior to this role, Brenda was the Chief Executive Officer of Seyem, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kwantlen Nation. Furthermore, she has held various management positions at Coast Mountain Bus Company, a subsidiary of TransLink.