Brooklynd Render is a Chief Warrant Officer in the Kentucky Army National Guard. She lives in Georgetown, Kentucky with her husband, Jordan, and their two little boys, Jackie, 4 years old, and Morgan, 2 years old. Morgan was diagnosed with Congenital CMV at birth in 2024 and passed his initial hearing screen. He was diagnosed with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss at 5 months old. Brooklynd is passionate about cCMV education and is on a journey to become more involved in advocacy and support groups for families affected by CMV.