Michael Brown

Director, Leadership and Professional Development

Michael has over 20 years of experience in the for-profit and non-profit sectors that include: system engineering and analysis, technology planning and implementation, community economic & small business development, quality systems management, training and facilitation, curriculum development, corporate and community-based participatory strategic planning, and out of school academic improvement initiatives in support of Positive Youth Development.

His expertise includes enhancing effective communication, and establishing of environments that support, respect, and appreciate difference. Michael has supported institutions that include NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Pasadena branch of the Los Angeles Urban League, the Jacobs Family Foundation (Program Director for economic development), the San Diego Diamond Business Improvement District, AlliedSignal Technical Services Corporation, The Non Traditional Leadership Institute, and the New Mexico Forum for Youth and Community.

Michael has served on the Board of Directors for the Pasadena California Chamber of Commerce and San Gabriel Valley Economic Development Corporation. He is a strong advocate for multicultural leadership development and is known for his energetic, insightful, and passionate approach to training and education.

As director of leadership and professional development, Michael Brown will oversee the Forum Allies Initiative (an extension of the national Public Allies),  and Leadership 2010 - a statewide effort to address the crisis of leadership in the youth development sector in New Mexico.  Additionally, Michael is developing a series of professional development opportunities for the Forum's statewide partners and constituents.

Contact Michael Brown via email at mbrown@nmforumforyouth.org