In dedicating her career to education and research of sickle cell disease and related disorders, Ms. Brown has served a variety of healthcare-related non-profits. Currently, she serves as Community Based Organization Director for the HRSA funded Pacific Sickle Cell Regional Collaborative, and the HRSA Funded Newborn Screening Regional Collaborative in Regions 9 and 10.  Ms. Brown is the Board Chair for the Community Health Charities of California and a board member for these organizations: the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and Painted Turtle Camp, a summer camp for children with life-threatening illnesses.  Ms. Brown is Director of Camp Crescent Moon. In 2012, she was recognized for her work by the American Camp Association when she received the Legacy Award for the ACA Southern California/Hawaii section. Ms. Brown is a graduate of California State University, Los Angeles where she earned her B.A. in education and psychology.