Bryanna Kitchens serves as the Student Engagement & Program Assistant for the Hernando County Education Foundation, where she brings enthusiasm, creativity, compassion, and a valuable student perspective to the HCEF team. As a high school senior, Bryanna has quickly become an important part of the Foundation’s work, always eager to take on new challenges, learn new skills, and help wherever she is needed.

In her role, Bryanna supports a variety of HCEF operations and programs, including assisting with financial records and in-kind donations, updating the Foundation’s website, supporting events and community initiatives, and helping operate the Tools 4 Schools store for Hernando County educators. Whether she is working behind the scenes, engaging with students and teachers, or assisting community partners, Bryanna approaches each responsibility with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference. Her favorite part of working at HCEF is the welcoming, supportive environment and being part of a team committed to helping others.

Outside of HCEF, Bryanna has volunteered with Morton Plant Hospital and Generations Church, further demonstrating her commitment to serving others. Math is her favorite subject, and after graduation, she hopes to attend either the University of South Florida or Florida Gulf Coast University. She plans to pursue a career in the medical field, with a particular interest in radiology.

When she isn’t working, volunteering, or focusing on school, Bryanna enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her parents and brother, and listening to country and pop music.

For Bryanna, HCEF is more than a job—it is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, build meaningful relationships, serve her community, and help create brighter possibilities for students throughout Hernando County.