About
Brianna Kocka is a Minnesota native whose life and work are shaped by a deep commitment to presence, meaning-making, and compassionate accompaniment.
She holds a BA in Literature and Philosophy (2011) and a Certificate in Worship Studies and Spiritual Formation (2008) from St. Stephen’s University, where her studies nurtured a lifelong fascination with myth, ritual, and the human search for belonging.
Brianna became a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) in 2021, reflecting her commitment to equity, intercultural awareness, and inclusion. That same year, she completed her End of Life Doula training through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA), answering a personal and vocational call that had grown through a decade of lived experiences with grief, loss, and transformation.
Brianna is also a singer-songwriter, musician, and producer and poet who has been a mainstay in the Minnesota music scene since 2005. Her songs blend ambient soundscapes with emotional depth, earning placements on TV shows like General Hospital, 20/20, and Siesta Key. She also offers sound baths on the crystal singing bowls.
Brianna has also spent over 20 years working in the nonprofit sector supporting organizational programming, board governance, and operations. Her work has always centered on fostering connection between people and their communities.