About Dr. Jeffrey Brown
Dr. Brown has extensive executive leadership, public relations, and community engagement natural ability that blends well with his strong governmental program administration and management expertise.
In previous roles, Dr. Brown has managed and provided services to the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Services Division, United States Social Security Administration, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Community Mental Health, Office on Aging, Department of Rehabilitation Services and Michigan Youth Opportunity Initiative.
Recognized for his long-term commitment to human and social services, Dr. Brown has created platforms in areas of vocational rehabilitation, transitional housing, residential long-term care, life skills management, community living supports, self-employment, in-home supports, youth employment, and job readiness programs.
While creating innovative pathways forward and serving those in need, Dr. Brown earned his Bachelor, Master, and Doctor of Ministry in Christian Leadership at Kingdom University International Bible College.
In corporate America, Dr. Brown has managed projects and operations for some of America’s Largest brands such as; Radio Shack, Columbia House, Hoover Vacuums, Nutrisystem, Domino’s Pizza, Rug Doctor, and Sharper Image amongst others. Jeffrey has a talent for building business and has been a highly sought-after senior advisor and consultant to the Who’s Who in business and government. As an established transformational speaker and co-author of “Life Changing Self Awareness” and author of his latest work “Be Inspired” an inspirational journal he is an Innovator with unmatched motivation to empower others to thrive.
Currently, Dr. Brown has been chosen as the voice and representative for his community. Dr. Brown has ascended to the elected office of the capital city of Michigan Lansing’s City Council Member At-Large representing over 100,000 constituents and also appointed as regional commissioner overseeing planning, workforce development, and the office on aging in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties encompassing decisions that affect a constituency of nearly a 500,000 people. The Honorable Dr. Brown is one of eight fiduciaries of the city council overseeing a quarter of a billion USD annual budget and the regional utility company with a half a billion USD annual budget and billions in assets. Additionally in his role he is one of eight individual council members responsible for creating and codifying ordinances and/or laws within the city.
Prior to Councilman Brown's election, he was an appointed public official serving on the executive committee of Ingham County Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center FQHC. Dr. Brown oversees 10 locations, 20,000 patients and over 70,000 annual visits delivering care to the community’s most vulnerable populations.
In addition to the FQHC oversight, Dr. Brown was appointed by the Mayor of Lansing, Michigan to serve on the executive committee of the city’s Human Relations and Community Services department.
Dr. Brown’s passion for people and governance oversight extended him to also serve on the Institutional Advisory Board of Career Quest Learning Centers an accredited healthcare college, as a Board Member of Disability Network Capital Area, and Past Chair of Uplift Our Youth Foundation.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Brown is a social entrepreneur known for his ability to inspire people and influence change. Dr. Brown is loved for his no nonsense leadership style, community building capacity, and humanitarian heart.
For nearly two decades, Dr. Brown has governed several multi-million-dollar organizations and established profitable businesses that impact the world. His unique ability to advise on critical issues, define and articulate corporate vision, and provide tactical and strategic planning ahead of the curve has been defined as remarkable.