Brenda Dizon is the Founder and President of Art Can’t Hurt You, The Morgan Mallory Art Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free art education, community programs, and creative opportunities through internships and grants for local students. She also leads the annual Arts Alive Banner Program, transforming Coast Highway 101 into a vibrant public gallery that celebrates local artists.

Brenda is a  passionate advocate for the arts and community engagement. With over 30 years of experience in real estate finance, she has combined business acumen with a lifelong commitment to fostering meaningful connections through art and culture. A 35-year resident of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Brenda brings decades of leadership and community involvement to her work. After a 30+ year career in real estate finance, she became the owner of the Corner Frame Shop & Leucadia Art Gallery—founded by her late husband, Morgan Mallory—continuing its legacy as a cornerstone of the local arts community.