Whitney Brown

Whitney Brown, MPA, currently serves as the Chief of Staff and Council Liaison for the Richmond City Council's First District under Andreas Addison, a position held since February 2022. In addition, Whitney is a consultant for the Performance Management Group at Virginia Commonwealth University beginning June 2021, focusing on organizational 360 evaluations. Previous roles include Relocation Coordinator at Housing Opportunities Unlimited, Special Assistant and Programs Manager to the Secretary of Administration for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Policy and Data Analyst at HousingForward Virginia, where Whitney contributed to affordable housing initiatives. Earlier career experiences include various positions in law enforcement, emergency communications, and management at Penn State University. Whitney holds a Master of Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from Penn State University, along with several additional certifications and a minor in African-American Studies.