Commencement 2010 Student Profile of Talent Development Alumnus Brandon Brown.
Ask University of Rhode Island senior Brandon Brown what he sees when he thinks about his hometown of Central Falls, and his answer is direct.
“When I think of Central Falls, the immediate thing that comes to mind is my future,” Brown said. “I made a commitment to myself to do whatever I can to gain the capacity to better the lives of people in that community.”
Brown’s high school alma mater gained national attention this year when the district’s superintendent fired the entire teaching staff because of poor student performance. Earlier this week, it was announced that all teachers will retain their jobs there. A double-major in sociology and political science with a minor in African-American studies, Brown has applied for multiple positions in the school district, and his goal is to work in the community to help turn Central Falls around.
During his time at URI, Brown has been active in the education field. He is the first student to serve consecutive terms on the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education, and he spent the spring of 2009 as a program coordinator for the Young Voices Central Falls/Scope Program.
Brandon is also featured in the Fall 2010 Edition of Quadangles…