Brandee Martin

Program Director

Brandee Martin is the Program Director at Aurora Center for Healing, where she oversees all aspects of coordination, planning, and implementation of youth programs.

Brandee has been with Aurora since its inception and has played a key role in shaping the program into what it is today. She finds her work deeply rewarding, particularly because she enjoys witnessing the students' growth into confident, responsible adults.

Brandee is a mother of three and considers this her most prized accomplishment. She also has a passion for singing and writing music, which she often shares with her dad through performances.

Brandee was drawn to the Aurora Program because of its commitment to improving children's mental health. She believes that all children deserve multiple opportunities to make healthy choices and experience happiness and connection. With love and dedication, she believes it's possible to change the mental health of our youth, and through them, change the world.

Anna Bandoni

Director of Student Advocacy

Anna began her career in the medical field. She attended TMCC in Reno where she obtained her CNA license and her MA certification at the Mount Grant General Hospital where she was employee of the year. During this time, she worked two jobs where she also managed a Medical Private Practice in four counties.

She then transitioned to the Mental Health Dept. where she obtained her CHW license and diploma as a Trauma Informed Coach. She continues to educate herself currently working on her next diploma in Special Needs. 

On a personal note, she is a Hawthornian by heart, happily married for almost twenty years, proud mother of four, and an honored wife and mother to a military family.