Deborah P. Brown
VP, Community Outreach and Advocacy

Currently Acting Chief Executive Officer

Deborah P. Brown is a 27 year employee of the American Lung Association of Delaware. She holds a BS degree in Public Health from West Chester University and an MS degree in Health Education from St. Joseph’s University. She has been a Certified Health Education Specialist since 1993.

Ms. Brown began her career as a health educator responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of adult and pediatric lung disease programs. She was later promoted to the position as program director and on to the current position she holds for the American Lung Association. She has worked on advocacy issues in the areas of tobacco, asthma, school health and healthcare, for the past 25years. Passage of Delaware’s Clean Indoor Air Act in 2002 is among her major accomplishments. She has served as the chairperson for numerous coalitions and partnerships.

Ms. Brown has written curriculum and lesson plans for various health education programs and has developed and implemented training programs for school personnel throughout Mid-Atlantic Region. She also has extensive background in grant writing.