Tammy M. Brown
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Professional policy advisor in criminal justice with strong expertise in law enforcement strategies and technology, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to drive impactful solutions through effective collaboration, communication and strategic planning. Reliable team contributor with exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability to evolving challenges. Skilled in legislative processes, government relations, marketing and policy evaluation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Policy Advisory
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance
12.2016 - Current
- Oversees million dollar projects related to law enforcement and prosecution to combat violent crime, including Crime Gun Intelligence Centers, the National Center for Improving Investigations, Higher Education Forensics, Innovative Prosecution Solutions, Prosecution Research Collaborative, Field Drug Testing and National Case Closed to Improve Clearance Rates.
- Approves and manages all subject matter experts and training and technical assistance content provided on demand to local law enforcement.
- Develops tool kits, webinars, conference and event materials, to assist local enforcement, prosecutors and other criminal justice stakeholders utilize and improve their use of investigative tools and technology.
- Serves as the lead coordinator with ATF, local prosecutors and US Attorneys.
Chief of External Affairs/Deputy State’s Attorney
Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Supervised 30 employees through the management of Community and Government Affairs, Police Relations, Victim and Witness Services, the Bereavement Center, Victim Relocation, Youth Prevention Programming, Adult Diversion, Communications, Media, Grants, Fundraising, Legislation and Policy for the office.
- Handled all public and media relations during the unrest, after the death of Freddie Gray, and served as the liaison between the office and the Police Department.
- Led all criminal justice reform initiatives such as the implementation of a Felony Drug Diversion Program, Youth Prevention Programs, Smart Prosecution initiative (that included the development of a Pretrial Risk Assessment to make evidence-based discussion for bail recommendations), best practices for Conviction Integrity and legislation focusing on tools to prosecute violent offenders.
- Served as the State’s Attorney's Chief Advisor and represented her on several boards, commissions, and councils.
- Managed over $5 million in granting funding.
Executive Director
Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP)
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Served as the Governor’s Criminal Justice Advisor and State Administrator for over $100M in federal and state grant funds to improve public safety, support victims of crime and ensure crime prevention in the State of Maryland.
- Led the Governor’s Security Cabinet that was compromised of the Superintendent of State Police, the Secretary for the Department of Public Safety, Secretary for the Department of Juvenile Services, the Secretary of Information Technology, the Director of Homeland Security, the Director of the Maryland Fusion Center, the Director of Innovation and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor.
- Actively partnered with and was responsible for the coordination and collaboration with public safety agencies at the local, state and federal levels to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics which led to historic lows in violent crime in Maryland.
- Supervised the Maryland Statistic Analysis Center, that conducts statistical analysis and evaluations to ensure programs are effective and evidence based as well as 50 employees that consist of grant monitors, auditors, policy makers, trainers and support staff.
- Led criminal justice reform by advocating and getting legislation passed in the areas of pretrial, gun laws, death penalty, re-entry, human trafficking, domestic violence, diversion, overdose prevention, and juvenile justice.
- Spearheaded cross-jurisdictional information sharing with public safety counterparts in boarding states to develop arrest linkages and electronic notifications for individuals under the supervision with the Parole or Probation and the Department of Juvenile Services.
- Served as part of the team that managed, investigated and presented pardons and clemencies to the Governor.
- Represented the Governor in several boards, commissions and councils.
Chief of Staff
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS)
12.2008 - 09.2012
- Served as a confidante to the Secretary and advised him on decisions related to the budget, reform strategies, departmental management and personnel.
- Directly supervised the Legislative and Policy Unit, Office of Communications and the Fair Practices Office.
- Led crisis-management efforts during unexpected challenges; mitigating potential negative impacts on business operations.
- Mitigated risks for major projects by conducting in-depth risk assessments and implementing strategic mitigation plans.
- Created and implemented the Public Safety Dashboard, the Child Safety Net Dashboard and the Missing Youth Portal.
- Developed the legislative package and approved all bills and reports submitted to the General Assembly and the Governor’s Office.
Interim Deputy Secretary of Administration
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS)
01.2011 - 02.2011
- Supervised Procurement, Budget and Accounting, Human Resources, IT, Training, and Program Licensing and Evaluation units.
- Developed systems to ensure contracts were executed and submitted to the Board of Public Works timely.
- Developed the certification process for Youth Service Bureaus.
Director of Communications and Special Projects
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS)
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Handled all media relations including press conferences, public information act requests and agency events.
- Managed crisis communication, mitigating negative publicity during high-profile incidents.
- Led the implementation of the Governor’s Violence Prevention Initiative and information sharing with law enforcement.
- Spearheaded the Interagency Strategic Plan which included all child serving agencies, advocates, families and youth created to improve services to Maryland’s families and children.
- Responsible for communication of information between the Office of the Secretary, the Governor’s Office, State Police and staff regarding critical incidents such as escapes, group disturbances, AWOLS, homicides and nonfatal shootings.
- Supervised Office of Legislative Affairs and the webmaster.
Executive Director
The Baltimore City Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (“CJCC”)
03.2003 - 07.2007
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies between and for the heads of all criminal justice agencies represented on he CJCC, which included: the Mayor, Police Commissioner, Judge of the Criminal, Attorney General, MD US Attorney, State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, Public Defender, President of the City Council, Secretary of Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Commissioner for the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services, Regional Administrator for Parole and Probation, Chief Council to the Governor, Director of Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Secretary for the Department of Juvenile Services, Sheriff, District and Circuit Court Administrative Judges and the Clerks for the District and Circuit Courts.
- Manage all of the CJCC office operations such as: budget, staff, grant reporting, the CJCC fiber network, website and reports to the legislator.
- Developed systematic reforms at the Baltimore City Central Booking Facility to improve processing and release times.
- Created and led committees to address: warrant backlogs, erroneous releases from the jail, lack of jurors, fiber redundancies, postponements, gangs, domestic violence, substance abuse services and specialty courts.
- Assisted Police Department implement the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), an assessment tool for victims of domestic violence.
- Improved stakeholder relationships and trust by maintaining transparent communication channels.
Adjunct Professor
Baltimore City Community College
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Taught college level Legal Research and Torts courses.
Attorney/Open Society Community Fellow
Ex-Offender Project/Homeless Persons Representation Project
12.2002 - 03.2003
- Handled over 500 criminal cases.
- Identified plaintiffs and settled class action suit against the Baltimore City Housing Authority resulting in hundreds of individuals getting Section 8 vouchers.
- Conducted over 1,000 workshops on collateral consequences to criminal records.
- Advised prisoners being released of the legal rights, barriers to employment.
- Developed all marketing materials to promote the awareness of the project and clients rights.
Legal Advocate
The Homeless Persons Representation Project
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Represented clients in Housing Authority Administrative Hearing.
- Assisted in family law and child in need of assistance (CINA) cases.
- Co-authored a report on state statutes that restricted employment and public benefits for individuals who have criminal records.
- Testified, lobbied and organized support for expungement and public benefits legislation.
- Developed marketing materials to promote the agencies services.
Director
Domestic Violence Advocacy Project, University of Baltimore School of Law
05.2001 - 05.2002
- Oversaw and staffed Education and Training, Legislative and Community Committees
- Lead membership recruitment, fundraisers and awareness campaigns
- Lobbied for legislation to aid victims of domestic violence
Law Clerk
Office of the Public Defender- Collateral Review Division
07.2000 - 12.2000
- Assisted attorneys in preparation for post-conviction proceedings
Paralegal
The Rosen Law Firm
05.1998 - 07.1999
- Advised clients on custody, child support, divorce and separation proceeding
- Drafted legal pleadings, separations agreements, complaints, QDROs and deeds
- Researched deeds of trusts, leans and conducted property inventories
Legislative Assistant/Communications Coordinator
D.C. Shadow United States Senator Paul Strauss
01.1998 - 05.1998
- Staffed Senator in United States Senate proceedings.
- Led Senator’s campaign for statehood.
- Organized legislative events, press conferences, interviews and fundraisers.
Presidential Correspondent
White House
02.1996 - 05.1997
- Responded to children’s’ letters to the President.
- Assisted in special events such as the Easter Egg Roll.
Intern
Pretrial Services, District of Columbia Superior Court House
09.1996 - 12.1996
- Conducted pretrial investigations for arrestees in court lockup and made release recommendations to the commissioner.
Education
JD -
University of Baltimore, School of Law
Baltimore, MD05.2002
Study Aboard- Prague
Florida State, School of Law
06.2000
B.A. - Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG)
American University
Washington, D.C.05.1998
Study Abroad- Sydney
Butler University
12.1997
Skills
- Government and media relations
- Policy development, analysis and advocacy
- Legislative affairs
- Research and evaluation
- Program oversight
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Certification
- Certified Mental Health First Aider, 10/14/24
- Maryland State Bar, 12/01/02
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 11/01/03
Boards And Commissions
- Federal Forensic Advisory Committee
- Office of Justice Programs Law Enforcement Coordination Committee
- ATF Liaison and Crime Gun Intelligence Work Force
- National Criminal Justice Association, Executive Board
- High Intensity Drug Trafficking Association (HIDTA), Executive Board and Chair of the Gang Subcommittee
- Governor’s Commissioner on Pre-Trial Reform, Executive Board
- Governor’s Family Violence Council, Executive Board
- Governor’s Sex Offender Task Force, Executive Board
- Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, Executive Board
- Governor’s Commission on Guns and Mental Health, Executive Board
- Maryland Institute for Public Safety Leadership Command College, Executive Board
- Maryland Criminal Justice Information, Advisory Board
- Maryland State Board of Victim Services
- Baltimore City Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Executive Board
- Maryland Board of Economic Development Corporation, Executive Board
- Maryland Juvenile Jurisdiction Council, Chair
- Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, Representative
- Open Society Institute (OSI) Fellow
- Maryland Senatorial Scholarship
- NAPIL- America Corps Fellowship
- Luther Place Homeless Shelter for Women- Volunteer
- Delaware Blue Gold Organization- Volunteer
- United Methodist Scholarship
- Ambassador, American University
- Member of the South Baltimore Improvement Committee
- South Baltimore Citizens on Patrol
- Mayor’s Office of Ex-Offender Employment Task Force
Timeline
Senior Policy Advisory
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance
12.2016 - Current
Chief of External Affairs/Deputy State’s Attorney
Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office
01.2015 - 12.2016
Executive Director
Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP)
09.2012 - 01.2015
Interim Deputy Secretary of Administration
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS)
01.2011 - 02.2011
Chief of Staff
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS)
12.2008 - 09.2012
Director of Communications and Special Projects
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS)
07.2007 - 12.2008
Executive Director
The Baltimore City Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (“CJCC”)
03.2003 - 07.2007
Adjunct Professor
Baltimore City Community College
01.2003 - 06.2003
Attorney/Open Society Community Fellow
Ex-Offender Project/Homeless Persons Representation Project
12.2002 - 03.2003
Director
Domestic Violence Advocacy Project, University of Baltimore School of Law
05.2001 - 05.2002
Legal Advocate
The Homeless Persons Representation Project
01.2001 - 12.2002
Law Clerk
Office of the Public Defender- Collateral Review Division
07.2000 - 12.2000
Paralegal
The Rosen Law Firm
05.1998 - 07.1999
Legislative Assistant/Communications Coordinator
D.C. Shadow United States Senator Paul Strauss
01.1998 - 05.1998
Intern
Pretrial Services, District of Columbia Superior Court House
09.1996 - 12.1996
Presidential Correspondent
White House
02.1996 - 05.1997
JD -
University of Baltimore, School of Law
Study Aboard- Prague
Florida State, School of Law
B.A. - Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG)
American University
Study Abroad- Sydney
Butler University
- Maryland State Bar, 12/01/02
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 11/01/03
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