Derick Brown

Derick Brown is an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco (USF) and currently serves as Senior Director of the Leo T. McCarthy Center, where he focuses on fostering ethical public service since 2020. With over 20 years of experience, his expertise spans community building, fundraising, and policy implementation. He holds a BA in American Studies from UC Berkeley and an MA in Public Leadership from USF.

• Education:
• MA, Public Leadership, University of San Francisco
• BA, American Studies, UC Berkeley
• Key Roles:
• Senior Community Engagement Advisor, San Francisco Police Department
• Director of Neighborhood Services, San Francisco Mayor's Office
• Board memberships: Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco, Coro Northern California, San Francisco Interfaith Council
• Research Focus: Cross-sector collaboration for social impact, civic learning, and equity-centered public policy.

His work emphasizes community resilience through collective action and strategic partnerships between government, nonprofits, and educational institutions.