Nathaniel O. Brown

Dr. Nathaniel O. Brown serves as Assistant Professor and Director of the Counseling program within the Department of Counseling and Educational Studies at Johns Hopkins University School of Education. A translational researcher bridging academic findings with clinical practice, he specializes in serving hidden student populations in higher education.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and Pre-Law from Lander University
• Master of Social Work (Children and Families focus) from Clark Atlanta University
• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (CACREP-accredited) from University of Georgia

Dr. Brown's research program targets three critical areas: improving postsecondary outcomes for students with foster care/homelessness histories, advancing gatekeeping standards in counseling education, and examining career grief intersections. His methodological expertise spans quantitative survey design and qualitative approaches including grounded theory. Professional engagement includes leadership roles across six major counseling associations focused on workforce development and policy advocacy. As program director, he shapes clinical training for future counselors while maintaining active practice connections to inform his translational research agenda.