kerri-ann brown

executive director

About

A highly dedicated and service-driven individual who aspires to use her knowledge and experiences to inspire change in the criminal justice system and social service field. Kerri-Ann prides herself on working to the best of her potential to improve her community and the world at large. Her interests include advocating for criminal justice reform, immigrant rights, poverty alleviation, education equality, gender equality and domestic violence. She strives to gain new life experiences and aims to continuously educate herself and others about social justice issues in the changing world. She has obtained a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice with a focus in Human Services. Through her course work, she has developed the ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative research, and has learned effective ways to work with at risk populations. Kerri-Ann possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an open mind and a positive attitude which allows her to reach diverse groups and address sensitive issues.

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

public speaking, research, event planning, social services, nonprofits, community outreach, fundraising, program development, volunteer management

Experience

family support worker

healthy families of new york

2011-9 - 2012-5 · 9 mos

* Followed a plan designed to lessen the likelihood of child abuse and neglect * Provided support and advocacy to parenting families * Provided child development information to expecting mothers; promoted fatherhood involvement to fathers

executive director

food first

2020-4 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

community liaison and supportive case manager

saint dominic's home

2012-6 - 2012-11 · 6 mos

* Provided case management services to clients with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions * Acted as a liaison between clients and medical providers, other social workers and community agencies * Provided weekly home visits and employment readiness services

program director

women in need, inc. (win)

2018-2 - 2020-4 · 2 yrs 3 mos

assistant coordinator of the respite program and bridges to health waiver service provider

saint catherine's center for children

2010-6 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 4 mos

* Provided home and community based services to adolescents and children with serious emotional disturbances * Managed a case load of 20 families; provided support, skill building, crisis management and respite services.

assistant to head of group

berkshire farm center

2008-1 - 2010-6 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Provided a safe and encouraging educational environment. Supported students through K-8 with un-diagnosed mental health and emotional disturbances. Assisted in implementing Berkshire Farms' first after school program which prepares each student to endure all grades of school. Provided services that encouraged students to become contributing and successful members of society.