Britny Brown

Dr. Brown’s inclusive teaching journey began in 2018 as a member of the ITALI (Inclusive Teaching and Learning Institute) hosted at the University by Dr. Bryan Dewsbury. Since then, she continuously incorporates practices into the classroom to increase the sense of belonging and has shared these impacts at the university and national level. As an oncology pharmacist, her teaching focuses on cancer care and continuously embeds health equity topics throughout lecture and case-based discussions. She has been a member or co-chair of the College of Pharmacy’s Belonging, Inclusion, and Wellness committee since returning to URI as faculty in 2017. 

Dr. Brown has directed some of her efforts toward the College Curriculum Committee, ensuring that the course material of her colleagues reflects diverse perspectives, promotes fairness and honesty, and remains accessible to all stakeholders, particularly students. One of her most impactful initiatives stems from the College’s partnership with the Narragansett Nation, an effort that began during my tenure as Dean. Recognizing the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, Dr. Brown eagerly stepped forward as the College’s champion and liaison for this collaboration. She has spearheaded initiatives to improve healthcare for the Narragansett people while incorporating didactic and experiential learning opportunities for students. Most notably, she is leading an effort to integrate Indigenous health perspectives into the College of Pharmacy curriculum by developing two new curriculum modules focused on Indigenous health and tribal health outcomes, with a particular emphasis on the Narragansett tribe.