Deirdre Brown
About Deirdre Brown
Deirdre Brown serves as the Communication, Promotion and Engagement Officer at the Joint Learning Program, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in communications within the Government of Canada, including roles as a Media Relations Officer and Senior Communications Advisor.
Current Role at Joint Learning Program
Deirdre Brown serves as the Communication, Promotion and Engagement Officer at the Joint Learning Program, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for writing articles and updating the program's website to enhance its visibility among federal public servants. Additionally, she actively facilitates sessions and manages promotional inventory for the program on a national level. Her work involves providing strategic communication services and recommendations to co-directors and regional field coordinators.
Previous Experience at Government of Canada
Deirdre Brown has extensive experience working with the Government of Canada. She served as a Media Relations Officer from 2016 to 2018, where she focused on managing media inquiries and communications. Prior to that, she worked as a Regional Field Coordinator (union) from 2018 to 2019, and as a Senior Communications Advisor for a brief period in 2018. Her earlier roles include serving as a Communications Officer from 2011 to 2012 and as a Web Writer from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Deirdre Brown holds a Bachelor of Music (B. Mus.) degree in Voice from McGill University, which she completed from 1994 to 1998. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communications from Concordia University, studying there from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background provides a foundation for her roles in communication and engagement within the public sector.
Career Development in Communications
Deirdre Brown began her career in communications with the Federal Government of Canada, where she worked as an Information Officer from 2010 to 2011 and as a Resourcing Assistant from 2009 to 2010. Her progression through various communication roles has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current position at the Joint Learning Program, where she continues to develop her expertise in strategic communication.