Caritas of Austin
Robert Brown is an experienced professional in the public health and community engagement sectors. Currently serving as a Grants Coordinator at Caritas of Austin since October 2022, Robert previously held multiple roles at Northern Michigan University, including Support Specialist at the Educational Access Network and Director of Community Engagement for Mind Your Health. Additionally, Robert contributed as an Obesity Advisory Group Assistant and Behavioral Health Intern at the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality. Experience also includes an Operations Internship at UPHP and a Group Facilitation Internship at Superior Housing Solutions. Robert is pursuing a Master of Public Health with a focus on Health Promotion and Health Education at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Northern Michigan University.
Caritas of Austin
Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential and contribute to our community. We build wellbeing by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills. All of us need a sturdy foundation and layers of support in our lives to thrive; that’s what creates a strong community. Our innovative, personalized and proven approach to building wellbeing and ending homelessness creates a more vibrant Austin for everyone. OUR MISSION We prevent and end homelessness for people in Greater Austin. GET INVOLVED Volunteers are helping create a more vibrant Austin for all as they partner with staff members and clients to build wellbeing. Whether it’s serving a nutritious lunch, working with clients directly to achieve their life goals, or supporting staff members to make our programs even stronger, you are helping end homelessness together. Become a volunteer - work directly with clients, serve lunch in our Community Kitchen, or provide staff with administrative support: http://www.caritasofaustin.org/get-involved/volunteer Join our Community Advisory Board - we are always looking for diverse community professionals and leaders to promote awareness in the community, provide advisory support, and ensure long-term sustainability through resource development. Contact Amy Jackson, ajackson@caritasofaustin.org for more information. Join the Caritas team - View current job openings: https://www.caritasofaustin.org/who-we-are/careers/