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Melba P. Brown
May 9, 2017
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ISSUE:
- 2017 Women of Distinction
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Melba P. Brown has been an educator for more than four decades. Throughout her career, she taught on both the elementary and high school levels, beginning her professional career at Epiphany Lutheran School as Dean of Students and later accepting a position at Public School 306. During her tenure as a teacher, she became an inspiring role model to the students and changed the lives of many she met.
In addition to her teaching career, Ms. Brown is extremely involved in her community. She genuinely cares about the well-being of her neighbors and takes a relentless approach to working on their behalf.
Throughout the years, Ms. Brown has given her time and talent to numerous community organizations, including serving as recording secretary for the 69th Precinct Community Council, First Vice-President of the New Image Lions Club, board member of the Brooklyn Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center, board member of the South Canarsie Civic, President of the East 105th Street Block Association and founding member of Canarsie by Choice.
Ms. Brown is a proud member of Church Women United, whose main goal is not only the uplifting of Christians, but also of society as a whole. She is a member of Saint Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church, where she serves in the leadership roles of lector, extraordinary minister, baptism minister and religious education teacher.
Ms. Brown was educated at both Wagner and Brooklyn colleges in New York City, and has also attained a certificate from prestigious Harvard University.
A truly remarkable person, Ms. Brown works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for others. Her dedication to her family and community is uncomparable. She is the proud mother of two daughters, Jewel A. Brown, a health care compliance officer, and Deborah V. Jones, a retired United States Army veteran. She is also the loving grandmother of Coretta, Connie and Dylan.