Jami Smith Brown

Dr. Jami S. Brown is an Associate Professor and Concentration Coordinator for the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing. She joined the faculty in June 2012 and serves as the Instructor of Record for the Accelerated BSN course on care for adult-gerontology patients with acute/complex health problems, while also providing clinical supervision and teaching in leadership courses within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

• Education:
  • BSN from University of Mississippi Medical Center (2002)
  • MSN in Leadership in Health Care Systems Education from Regis University (2006)
  • DHED (Doctor of Health Education) from A.T. Still University (2009)

Research and Professional Focus: With over 20 years of nursing experience, Dr. Brown specializes in chronic kidney disease, health disparities, and nursing education. Her work bridges clinical expertise in nephrology with systemic approaches to improving healthcare equity and educational frameworks.

Professional Leadership:

• Board member of the Nurses on Boards Coalition (representing ANNA)
• Editorial Board member for Nephrology Nursing Journal and Association of Black Nursing Faculty Foundation Journal
• National Secretary, American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
• Fellow of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (FANNA)

Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award in 2014 and 2017, highlighting her commitment to pedagogical excellence in nursing education.