Bryan S. Brown Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

- Provide leadership to one of the Midwest’s premiere charities as member of the Executive Team. - Develop strategies to transform the organization from a campus-based residential treatment center to a community-based provider with a continuum of care to meet the needs of the community and fulfill the organization’s mission. - Present recommendations regarding strategic initiatives, funding streams and revenue strategies, and new program opportunities to the Starr CEO and Board of… Show more - Provide leadership to one of the Midwest’s premiere charities as member of the Executive Team. - Develop strategies to transform the organization from a campus-based residential treatment center to a community-based provider with a continuum of care to meet the needs of the community and fulfill the organization’s mission. - Present recommendations regarding strategic initiatives, funding streams and revenue strategies, and new program opportunities to the Starr CEO and Board of Directors. - Leadership and management of 50+ Ohio Staff. - Develop a $2.2 million bid to fund a unique public/private partnership to more effectively serve juvenile offenders in the community* Starr created six positions and saved 25 State of Ohio jobs- Provide Management support to secure federal appropriations* Awarded $2.3 million federal investment in Starr programs and support for 16 units of youth transitional housing- Manage compliance with local, state and federal laws impacting Starr’s $35 million budget. Develop five program budgets; negotiate state and county contracts for residential, community based treatment, foster care and independent living services:* Generated $3 million+ through successful bids for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) at local, state, and federal levels allowing development of new business opportunities* Led the development and implementation of strategies impacting Ohio public policy, state government relations, networking, community relations and business development* Advocate on Starr’s behalf to members of Congress; collaborate with consultants in the federal appropriations process; serve as a resource to policy-makers in all branches of government* Represent Starr to the philanthropic and business communities, leveraging relationships to enhance support for capital and operational funding requirements Show less

- Provided executive leadership achieving a 20% increase in membership. Increased OACCA’s visibility and influence in the legislature and with the state of Ohio executive departments.- Prepared membership for major shift in service environment and leadership challenges. - Created a team environment with Staff and Member Executives to become the principal advocacy voice for private agencies to meeting emerging and complex challenges.- Prepared annual OACCA budget in collaboration… Show more - Provided executive leadership achieving a 20% increase in membership. Increased OACCA’s visibility and influence in the legislature and with the state of Ohio executive departments.- Prepared membership for major shift in service environment and leadership challenges. - Created a team environment with Staff and Member Executives to become the principal advocacy voice for private agencies to meeting emerging and complex challenges.- Prepared annual OACCA budget in collaboration with Executive Director and Board of Trustees* Secured a 50% budget increase and expanded Staff from three to five- Supervised Staff, managed OACCA database and website. Attended Board Meetings, presented reports and information as requested. Represented Association at local, regional and national conferences. Provided leadership to key stakeholders on Child Welfare System, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug, Juvenile Justice and Education systems. Developed strategic alliances with additional organizations for mutually beneficial outcomes.* Served as resource to policy-makers at the county, state and federal governments* Testified on proposed legislation and rules to impact public policy and systemic issues; worked with the Governor’s office and state departments on these issues* Represented Association on Ohio State Agency work groups, committees and task forces* Planned and executed statewide conferences and Membership meetings* Developed and delivered professional training to Staff of member agencies, county and state governments and to legislators and their Staffs* Presented training and information at regional meetings and for individual member agencies Show less

- Executive staff liaison between Beech Acres and other child and family services organizations, legislative committees and community leaders on relevant issues, programs and projects. Ensured programs and services were delivered on time and on budget as Operations Team Member with responsibility for managing the Agency’s budget.* Developed actionable advocacy plan to improve public systems and services for Ohio’s vulnerable families and children * Planned and implemented the Education… Show more - Executive staff liaison between Beech Acres and other child and family services organizations, legislative committees and community leaders on relevant issues, programs and projects. Ensured programs and services were delivered on time and on budget as Operations Team Member with responsibility for managing the Agency’s budget.* Developed actionable advocacy plan to improve public systems and services for Ohio’s vulnerable families and children * Planned and implemented the Education Advocacy Center by obtaining a $1 million grant from the KnowledgeWorks Foundation* Designed a continuum of school-based services using resources from across the agency* Generated $2 million in additional revenue to support innovative programs and services* Represented the Agency and its public positions with child welfare agencies and associations and legislative committees* Served on national Public Policy Committee of the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)* Chaired CWLA’s Midwest Regional Public Policy Committee representing eight states and 280 Member agencies* Engaged the community in support of the Beech Acres’ mission through leadership roles on the Children’s Services Levy, Mental Health Levy and Cincinnati Public School Levy campaigns* Co-chaired the Hamilton County Alliance for Children, a network of 33-child-serving agencies holding annual conferences and hosting regular public forums* Provided training and workshops to educators, Social Services Staff, foster parents, Court Appointed Special Advocates and Guardians Ad Litem Show less

Masters Of Art Program In History

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant Editorial Assistant for national journal, Urban Resources

Bachelor Of Arts, History And Economics