Brianna Hickman, JD, MPA
Brianna Hickman is committed to cultivating leaders and strengthening communities across West Virginia. From her hometown of Moundsville to communities throughout the Upper Ohio Valley, Brianna works to empower individuals and organizations to create lasting, community-driven change.
Brianna serves as a Project Director at the West Virginia Community Development Hub, where she partners with communities to build local capacity, cultivate leadership, and support grassroots economic development. She works alongside residents who are passionate about their hometowns, helping them identify opportunities for revitalization and mobilizing volunteers, emerging leaders, and community members to create transformational impact. With a focus on rural communities that are often overlooked, Brianna is dedicated to amplifying local voices and ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.
Her commitment to public service is also reflected in her local leadership. Brianna served on Moundsville City Council from 2020 and again from 2022–2024, where she chaired the Policy Subcommittee, served on the Planning Commission, and helped draft the city’s comprehensive plan update. She also serves as Vice Chair and Treasurer of the Arts & Culture Commission, coordinating free and low-cost community events so that cost is never a barrier for families. In addition, Brianna chairs the ONTRAC Economic Vitality Committee, where she focuses on downtown redevelopment and strengthening Moundsville’s local economy.
Brianna joined the Junior League of Wheeling, WV in 2019 and has served in numerous leadership roles, including Vice President, Girl on Fire Co-Chair, President, Member Engagement Co-Chair, and Placement Advisor. She also served as an At-Large Member of the AJLI Governance Committee from 2023–2025. During her League service, Brianna helped develop the Girl on Fire program, which empowers young women and girls through mindfulness and professional development. As President (2022–2023), she focused on highlighting women leaders in the community and supporting women-owned businesses. Under her leadership, the League also launched a period products pantry that collected more than 6,000 items in two years.
Brianna earned both her Master of Public Administration and Juris Doctor from West Virginia University, where she also received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking on the Ohio River and spending time outdoors with her partner, Adam, and their golden retriever, Atlas.