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Real Estate Broker, Luxury Coastal Realty

As a second generation OC real estate broker for 20 years, Kathleen Monroe has always been focused on the importance of community and safety.

It is not just about buying or selling a home, it is also about protecting our families and ensuring safe communities for individuals and families to thrive.

 Kathleen was at the original grass roots meeting which consisted of 3 people. Whenever two or more are gathered together in his name, "ask and you shall receive."

It was clear that something had to be done and there became a sense of urgency as time was of the essence due to health concerns for the AV neighborhoods and their pets. Also getting the word out to educate others about the chemical dangers of toxic herbicides and pesticides being sprayed in the AV neighborhoods that were creating health concerns would be important. Social media certainly helped to spread the word and create an army of educated, concerned and passionate people who would and could make a difference. 

"Change cannot occur unless changes are made. Here's to making OC Toxi-Free."  

Brandi Madison is a dedicated advocate, researcher, and leader with a strong academic background in political science. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in 2024. Before this, she earned multiple degrees from De Anza College, where she was actively involved in student leadership and advocacy.

Brandi has demonstrated a commitment to research, community service, and policy development throughout her career. As part of UCI's Political Science Honors Program, she was the lead researcher for her thesis, conducting an in-depth analysis of disability services and their impact on student success.

Her dedication to community service is evident through her involvement with various environmental and social justice organizations. She has long advocated for pesticide-free communities, co-founding Healthy Alternatives to Pesticides and Safe Pure Water to educate the public on the harmful effects of environmental toxins. 

Brandi's dedication to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards and scholarships, including the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society, UCI School of Social Sciences Order of Merit Award, and the UCI Social Sciences Outstanding Honors Thesis Award.

Why She Became Involved in Toxic-Free OC:

Brandi first became involved with Toxic-Free OC after reading Carolyn McCuan's post on NextDoor, which discussed the harmful spraying of toxic herbicides and pesticides in her neighborhood—chemicals adversely affecting residents and pets. With her environmental background, Brandi felt compelled to take action, mentoring and guiding the group in their advocacy efforts.

Brandi's involvement in Toxic-Free OC was a natural progression of her lifelong commitment to community health and environmental safety. Witnessing the growing body of evidence linking toxic chemical exposure to severe health conditions—including cancer, respiratory issues, and neurological disorders—Brandi is passionate about holding governing bodies accountable for their impact on public health. She firmly believes in the right to a safe environment for all, especially children, families, and pets who are most vulnerable to these harmful substances.

As the co-founder of Healthy Alternatives to Pesticides, Brandi Madison continues to advocate for environmental policy changes, educate the public, and collaborate with environmental organizations such as Toxic-Free OC to create a safe environment without toxic pesticides.