Dee Brown

About Dee Brown

Dee Brown is a Licensed John Maxwell Leadership Coach and Speaker based in East Brunswick, NJ, dedicated to helping individuals and teams grow through leadership workshops, coaching, and mastermind groups.She is also an award-winning international photographer, with work featured in Forbes Magazine, global billboard campaigns, and a four-year run in Danbury, Connecticut’s outdoor public art exhibit.A multi-passionate creative, Dee is the creator and host of the award-winning cable TV show “Hangin’ Out with Dee,” where she interviewed more than 70 entrepreneurs, visionaries, and world-changers about their journeys, challenges, and breakthroughs.Committed to giving back, Dee leads YouthMax programs focused on self-esteem, anti-bullying, and youth leadership development in her community.Her guiding philosophy comes from Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive… the world needs people who have come alive.”

Experience

1. Special Education Paraeducator

   East Brunswick High School

   Dec 2025 — Present · NJ, US

   Dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional with experience supporting students with autism in inclusive K-12 school settings. Skilled in implementing IEP-driven instructional and behavioral strategies, collaborating with teachers and Child Study Team members, to foster student independence and social-emotional growth. Brings strong classroom management, communication, and leadership skills to support positive student outcomes.

Education

• Comcast / NBC - Channel 23

  TV & Video Production , Radio and Television

  2014 — 2014

• Nova Southeastern University

  B.Sc, Business Management

  1996 — 1999

• John Maxwell University

  Certication, Organizational Leadership

  2017 — 2017

• New York Institute of Photography

  Professional Certification, Professional Photography

  2010 — 2012