Portia Brown

Portia Brown has a diverse professional background spanning various industries including academia, technology, and marketing. Notably, Portia began as a Chappel Lougee Research Scholar at Stanford University, conducting impactful ethnographic research on hip hop culture in China. Subsequent roles include leading global media strategy for YouTube Music Awards and serving as Director of Marketing at Sam's Club, where the focus was on membership growth and revenue generation. At AT&T, Portia managed significant operational projects and improved vendor performance metrics. In a series of positions at Google, including Head of Measurement and Analytics for Retail, Portia successfully drove substantial revenue growth and advanced strategic recommendations for high-profile clients. Educationally, Portia holds a B.A. in International Relations from Stanford University, a Master's Degree in Business Analytics from New York University's Stern School of Business, and has studied Mandarin at Peking University.