Kevin Brown J.d.

Sr. Director External Affairs & Community Partnerships at Safer Foundation

Kevin Brown, J.D. has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and sectors. Kevin is currently working for Safer Foundation as the Sr. Director of External Affairs & Community Partnerships, where they provide strategic leadership and oversees activities related to community engagement and resource development. Kevin also leads the policy team as the Director of Policy, Advocacy & Legislative Affairs, where they draft and advocates for legislation to create more opportunities for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system.

Prior to their role at Safer Foundation, Kevin worked for the City of Evanston as the Community Services Manager, where they directed and coordinated activities for the Youth and Young Adult Division. Kevin also created workforce partnerships and implemented public policy objectives to enhance job training and placement opportunities for Evanston residents.

Kevin's previous experience includes working as a Policy Consultant for the California School Boards Association, where they advised elected officials and developed policy data products. Kevin also served as the Coordinator III for State and Federal Programs at the Sacramento City Unified School District, where they acted as a compliance officer and facilitated community engagement.

Additionally, Kevin worked as the Head Master for St. Hope Academy, where they managed operations and raised funds to support programming. Kevin also served as the Assistant to the Superintendent for External Affairs at the Virginia Military Institute, where they developed recruitment strategies and lobbied legislators.

Earlier in their career, Kevin worked at The Lawrenceville School as the Assistant to the Head Master and Director of Admissions, where they managed admissions staff and facilitated diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Overall, Kevin Brown, J.D. has demonstrated expertise in strategic leadership, policy development, community engagement, and program management throughout their career.

Kevin Brown, J.D. has a diverse education history. Kevin obtained their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with a focus on Employment Law from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Additionally, they completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree specializing in Theology/Theological Studies at Western Seminary. Kevin was also a Fellow at The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) where they furthered their studies in Theology. Kevin has attended several institutes to enhance their educational background. Kevin participated in the College Admission Institute at Harvard University to gain knowledge in the field of College Admission. Kevin also attended the Curriculum Development Institute at the Kokrobitey Institute in Ghana, West Africa. Moreover, Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science from Northwestern University. As a Fellow in the Career Environmental Internship Program at the Environmental Defense Fund, they acquired valuable practical experience in the environmental field.

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Timeline

  • Sr. Director External Affairs & Community Partnerships

    September, 2022 - present

  • Director Of Policy Advocacy Legislative Affairs

    September, 2020

  • Project Administrator Economic Mobility Through 2nd Chance Hiring Project

    February, 2020