Hassan Brown

Hassan Brown, EdLD, serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at SMASH, overseeing the development of a comprehensive learning ecosystem tailored for college and career readiness. Additionally, Hassan founded Career Catalyst, an edtech startup designed to inspire BIPOC youth towards STEM careers, which is now integrated into SMASH programming. With extensive advisory roles across several organizations including EliteGamingLIVE, Dreami, SecondMuse, Enlightapp, and VRsatility, Hassan contributes to educational innovation and inclusivity. Previous positions include Director at Harvard GSE Innovation & Ventures in Education, Education Portfolio Doctoral Resident at New Profit, and Teaching Fellow at Harvard University. Hassan's educational background includes a Doctor of Education Leadership from Harvard University and various degrees in education and psychology from Hunter College, John Jay College, and Morehouse College.