Leonard Brown Jr.
About Leonard Brown Jr.
Leonard Brown Jr. is a Senior Manager for State & Local at Share Our Strength, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in legislative affairs, having previously held positions at UFCW, Tennessee General Assembly, OneMain Financial, and Envision Healthcare.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Leonard Brown Jr. serves as the Senior Manager for State & Local initiatives at Share Our Strength since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for collaborating with partners, stakeholders, and internal colleagues to develop and implement strategies for state government relations. His work involves engaging with state and local elected officials, representing the organization in various coalitions and meetings.
Previous Experience in Government Relations
Before joining Share Our Strength, Leonard Brown Jr. worked as a State Legislative Representative and Lobbyist for the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) in Washington, DC, for 10 months in 2021. He also served as a Legislative Aide at the Tennessee General Assembly from 2017 to 2018, where he gained valuable experience in legislative processes and government affairs.
Policy Analysis Background
Leonard Brown Jr. has a background in policy analysis, having worked as a Policy Analyst at OneMain Financial from 2020 to 2021. His role involved analyzing policies and their implications, contributing to informed decision-making within the organization. Additionally, he served as a Government Affairs Fellow at Envision Healthcare from 2019 to 2020, further enhancing his expertise in government relations.
Educational Background in Political Science
Leonard Brown Jr. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Political Science with a focus on Pre-Law from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). His studies spanned from 2013 to 2016, providing him with a solid foundation in political theory and legal principles, which supports his work in government relations and policy analysis.