Meet Brittany | Brittany Hume Charm for Newton

Meet Brittany

Making Newton Home

My husband Phil and I moved to Newton during the COVID-19 pandemic to be closer to Phil’s family in the Boston area. Like so many families, we were drawn to Newton for its excellent public schools, walkable village centers, and easy access to Boston by mass transit — all the ingredients for a strong and connected community.

But after arriving, we quickly realized that Newton’s biggest asset is its people. I recognized the same spirit of deep connection that I grew up with in Louisville, Kentucky — a place where neighbors know one another’s families across generations. But despite these close ties, Newton was also welcoming to newcomers like us, with events like kindergarten soccer, summer concerts at Hyde Center, PorchFest, and village festivals bringing people together in accessible, joyful ways.

Today, Phil, our two boys, and I are proud, active members of our community, connected through Zervas Elementary, Riverside Children’s Center, the Windsor Club, and all of the sports fields, courts, and playgrounds our boys frequent. We feel lucky to be able to call Newton home now and for many years to come.

Driving Collaboration and Innovation for the Public Good

Brittany Hume Charm brings two decades of experience turning bold ideas into real-world impact. She has built partnerships across startups, corporations, philanthropies, governments, and nonprofits to expand access, equity, and opportunity in underserved communities.

At companies like Zipline (drone delivery) and Pendulum (AI/machine learning), Brittany helped scale breakthrough technologies that expanded health care access globally. Earlier, at McKinsey, Johnson & Johnson, and the Skoll Foundation, she advanced major initiatives in health, education, and gender equity.

Today, Brittany is putting her experience to work closer to home. As a FUSE Executive Fellow with the City of Boston’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, she is driving a new cross-sector initiative to help communities thrive.

Brittany holds an undergraduate degree in public policy from Princeton University and an MBA from UC Berkeley-Haas.

Committed to Action and Progress

I believe in the strength of our democracy — and that it’s up to all of us to keep pushing it closer to its promise of liberty and justice for all. Change happens when we come together, roll up our sleeves, and pull the arc of history toward justice.

Activism gives me hope. Whether organizing friends to canvass in battleground elections, rallying for civil rights, or teaching my kids why every voice matters, I believe democracy is something we build together. In 2024, I hosted convention and debate watch parties for Newton friends and organized three group canvassing trips to Pennsylvania and Arizona--combining action with community and a shared belief in democracy.

Recently, I co-founded Newton Indivisible with fellow concerned neighbors — building community, finding comfort, and taking collective action when it’s needed most.

I’m running for City Council to bring that same spirit of action — grounded in integrity, empathy, and service — to strengthening Newton’s future.

Enjoying Family Life Around Town

Enjoying the best table in the house at our go-to spot, Stone L'Oven in Waban	Cheering BC's championship women's lax team	Nothing beats a picnic and concert at the Hyde Center on Friday evenings in the summertime	Enjoying summer carnivals at Newton City Hall
Walks around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir	Checking out the Council Chamber during Mayor Fuller's Holiday Mini Golf at Newton City Hall	Celebrating Zervas Fun Run with Zany the Zebra	Al fresco family breakfast at Johnny's Luncheonette
Newton Pumpkin Smash!	Halloween celebration at Zervas with the Mario Brothers	Birthday parties at the YMCA on Church Street	Stopping to enjoy Newton's Artful Pianos
Field trips with Riverside Children's Center	Boston College basketball games--go Eagles!	T rides to Red Sox games	Playing tourist with out-of-town family