NADIYAH BROWN
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Competent criminal justice professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in specialized dockets, probation, and program coordination within the court system. Responsible for overseeing daily court operations, audits, program referrals, and enhance program efficiency, by ensuring compliance with Supreme Court Specialized Docket standards. Adept in program evaluation, data reporting, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong commitment to merging and advancing the mission and outcomes of criminal justice partners, Prosecutors and Public Defender’s office.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Hearing Officer
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitate hearings related to student discipline for students facing suspension and expulsions ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensured that families were provided with due process. Serves as a neutral party to facilitate discussions between involved parties, parents, students, educators, counselors and any other families and staff supports.
- Analyze case materials, including witness statements, videos, documents, and evidence, to make informed decisions for suspension and expulsion appeals.
- Work closely with school administrators, legal counsel, and community organizations to address issues and promote a positive educational environment. Offers families additional resources as needed for students to productive and parent to have family supports.
Family Support Specialist
Say Yes Cleveland
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Establish and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and community partners to support at-risk students effectively and with discretion
- Assist the caregivers with applications for SNAP, Medicaid, PIPP, Food resources, HEAP, medical, dental and housing resources.
- Oversee and implement referrals for mental health services, clothing, and food assistance, ensuring comprehensive support for families
- Strengthen parents' and caregivers' understanding of their children's needs through education and resource provision
- Collaborate with school leadership and support teams to drive interventions and monitor student progress
- Serve as key liaison between families, service providers, and school staff, optimizing resource access and support systems
- Maintain spreadsheets with administration
- Established positive relationships with families through open communication channels that fostered trust and collaboration.
- Improved parent involvement in the IEP process through consistent communication and accessible resources.
- Advocated for appropriate accommodations and modifications based on each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Communicated with families to solicit input and share student social and academic progress.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
Safe Harbor Liaison, Specialized Dockets
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
01.2017 - 09.2023
- Facilitated monthly advisory meetings with community partners, law enforcement, DCFS, and Applewood
- Assisted with probation audits, reviewed RFP proposals
- Referred and provided youth and families to community resources and grassroots programs contracted with Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
- Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess the needs of youth on probation, ensuring access to educational, vocational, and trauma-informed services.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners
- Maintained database systems with administration to track and analyze operational data through spreadsheets
- Engaged in collaborative dialogues with multiple courtrooms to facilitate case reviews and formulate evidence-based recommendations
- Identified youth requiring intensive support, designing tailored interventions
- Orchestrated monthly strategy sessions with federal and community stakeholders to enhance service implementation and foster collaborative solutions
Home Detention Officer
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Compiled and presented comprehensive reports for judicial review, meticulously maintaining case documentation for each assigned youth
- Ensured community accountability among youth participants, facilitating violation meetings for non-compliance
- Cultivated daily partnerships with school officials, administrators, and educators to support youth engagement.
Probation Officer
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Facilitated referrals for youth and families to access community service initiatives, substance abuse treatment, and mental health resources
- Prepared detailed pre-hearing reports for the judiciary, documenting interactions and progress through thorough case notes
- Conducted home and school visits, employing evidence-based practices to address behavioral concerns and promote rehabilitation.
- Coordinated services with gun prevention program
- Engaged with youth in community programs focused on violence prevention, referred youth to the gun prevention class and personal development.
- Prepare detailed written reports on youth progress, including probation violations and court presentations, case plans, case plan reviews DIRs, AIs, OYAS assessments, and filed motions for youth.
Probation Officer
Cleveland Municipal Court
04.2007 - 05.2011
- Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes
- Conducted comprehensive pre-hearing and pre-sentencing investigations, providing expert testimony on offender backgrounds and recommending appropriate sentencing
- Informed offenders of conditional release stipulations and coordinated necessary medical mental health and substance abuse treatment
- Ensured meticulous report preparation for court hearings, facilitating ongoing communication with offenders regarding their behavioral challenges
Education
M.D. -
Ashford University
San Diego, California08.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -
Myers University
Cleveland, Ohio06.2007
Skills
- Rehabilitation of trafficking victims by
providing resources for substance
abuse - Coordinated advisory board meetings
and weekly staff meetings with
criminal justice and behavioral health
partners - Exceptional written and verbal
communication abilities - Strong aptitude for collaboration and
teamwork
- Proficient in time management and
multitasking - Expertise in case management,
documentation, and data entry - Highly motivated self-learner with a
proactive approach to program
implementation - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Outlook), One Drive, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Hearing Officer
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2025 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Say Yes Cleveland
09.2023 - 07.2025
Safe Harbor Liaison, Specialized Dockets
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
01.2017 - 09.2023
Home Detention Officer
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
12.2014 - 01.2017
Probation Officer
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
06.2013 - 12.2014
Probation Officer
Cleveland Municipal Court
04.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -
Myers University
M.D. -
Ashford University