Whitney Brown

Member

Whitney Brown, M.P.A. is a public service and government relations professional born and raised in Richmond, VA. She has a heart for public service and transforms he rpassion for social and racial equity into action. Whitney holds a Bachelor of Science in Science (Legal Studies, Government Services, and Public Policy option) from The Pennsylvania State University (University Park), a certificate in African-American Studies, and a Master of Public Administration from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Whitney’s career and research interests lie primarily in the areas of public management, criminal justice, and social/racial equity. Most recently, Whitney served as an appointed member of the Governor Ralph S. Northam Administration under the Secretary of Administration, Grindly Johnson, as Special Assistant and Programs Coordinator in the Commonwealth of Virginia. During her appointment, she helped prioritize Menstrual Equity on Capitol Square, restore voting rights, and pardon over 112,000 Virginians during the Northam Administration.

Today, Whitney currently serves as Chief-of-Staff for the First Voter District of Richmond City Council (VA), where she helps shape the city budget, legislation, and constituent services. In her free time, she enjoys officiating high school and college-level sports, powerlifting, and traveling. 

What does human rights mean to you?

To me, human rights encompass the fundamental protections designed to safeguard individuals from oppression and discrimination to ensure they can lead their lives with dignity and respect.