Anthony S. Brown, Professor of the Practice of Public Policy Studies and Sociology
Email Address: abrown@duke.edu
Areas of Expertise:
Education:
MBA, Harvard University, 1968
BA, University of Connecticut, 1965
Research Categories: Public-Private Collaboration
Research Description: Research: Teaching and experiential learning pedagogies; social entrepreneurship; leadership development; socially responsible businesses; cross-sectoral public policy
Bio/Profile
Tony Brown joined the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy’s faculty as a Professor of the Practice in 1994. He was the recipient of the Howard Johnson Distinguished Teaching Award for undergraduate teaching excellence in 1997. Brown received a BA in political science from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from Harvard University.
Brown had a long career in the insurance industry and served as chairman and CEO of the Covenant Insurance Co. for almost 10 years. Subsequently, he was the vice president for external affairs at the University of Connecticut and the chief operating officer of Credit Suisse First Boston’s Equity Division.
Brown is a faculty member of the Hart Leadership Program at Sanford, where he has created courses that pertain to issues of public policy, leadership, business and community development. All of the courses require a community leadership project.
Brown has been involved in community activities throughout his career. Current volunteer board memberships include The Duke Divinity School Board of Visitors and the national and local boards of Public Allies. He also volunteers his time to consult with nonprofit organizations, including the Durham Public School System and Ten Thousand Villages.
Brown remains involved in the business sector as a member of the board of directors of the Trenwick Reinsurance Co. and by providing consulting services to securities firms and insurance companies. Tony’s wife, Teddie, also works at the Sanford Institute, where her responsibilities include coordinating his students’ community leadership projects.
Finally, Brown loves to cook. He and Teddie also enjoy tennis and traveling.
