She was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 55th district in 2020, and assumed office on January 1, 2021. In 2022, she was elected for the 33d district, and assumed office in 2023. She chose not to seek re-election in 2024, instead preparing to run for state senate in 2026.[1]
Brabec is a clinical psychologist who owns her own private practice.[2][4] She has worked in this capacity with the University of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services. She has also served as a high school social worker. In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brabec co-founded the website, MI Frontline Support, a statewide website which compiled mental health resources for frontline workers, who had to work during the pandemic.[5][6] Brabec serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit food bank, Food Gatherers.[2] She also is involved with the mental health organizations Garrett's Space and the Washtenaw Psychology Society.[2][3]
Brabec was appointed to the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners' 4th district seat in 2011.[7] Brabec served as chair of the board from 2015 to 2016.[8] In 2020, Brabec did not seek re-election, and instead ran for the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 55th district.[9][10] On November 3, 2020, Brabec was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives and represented the 55th district starting on January 1, 2021. In 2022, Brabec was elected to represent the 33d district.[10] In 2024, she endorsed her director of constituent services, Morgan Foreman, to replace her in the seat.[1]
