Mark Brown

Mark T. Brown serves as Director of Working Professional Programs at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business Management Communication Center. A faculty member since 1989, he teaches core communication courses across MBA programs and specializes in executive education. He created the Business, Communication, and Culture (BCC) program to support international students transitioning to U.S. business programs. His work focuses on strategic communication, crisis management, team dynamics, and leadership development.

• Educational Background:
• B.A. in International Relations and English from Georgetown University
• M.A. in Educational Psychology from Bowling Green State University
• Doctoral work in Communication, Rhetoric, and American Culture at UNC Chapel Hill

As a consultant, he advises organizations on executive leadership styles, presentation strategies, and cross-cultural communication. His 30+ year career includes aiding startups in securing funding through business plan refinement. He has developed communication frameworks for Executive MBA teams and corporate clients, emphasizing dynamic team effectiveness and advocacy skills.