Brooke Garrett, Sunnyvale, CA

Brooke Garrett, born in 1980 in Hayward, California and raised in Castro Valley, has always had a passion for creating with her hands. Raised by a single mother who instilled in her the belief that she could achieve anything, Brooke’s early years were filled with creative projects, from making jewelry to building dog mansions and chicken coops that often took over the entire garage. She credits her mother for nurturing her creative spirit and providing the space she needed to pursue her passions. In addition to her creative endeavors, Brooke was also active in soccer and other sports during her youth, which helped develop her discipline and teamwork skills. Her journey into the trades began with the carpenters union apprenticeship program, which she nearly completed before being accepted into the electricians union apprenticeship. Today, she is a journeyman electrician with Local 617 in San Mateo, California. It was through this experience that Brooke honed her skills with tools...