Zoë Brown

About Zoë Brown

Nonprofit professional with background in policy and communications, campaigns and elections, government affairs, public relations, marketing/advertising, and publishing, as well as in the public and private sectors. Specialties: Event planning, execution, and management; strategic planning; coalition building; campaigns and elections; grassroots outreach and communication; writing and editing; website and social media management.

Experience

1. Director, Aspen Community Programs & Engagement

   The Aspen Institute

   Jan 2025 — Present · Aspen, CO, US

   Zoë leads the planning and execution of Aspen Community Programs (ACP) events and initiatives, bringing engaging discussions and thought-provoking experiences to the community. She oversees a diverse portfolio of signature series, including the McCloskey Speaker Series, Murdock Mind, Body, Spirit Series, Edlis-Neeson Great Decisions Series, Our Society Reimagined Series, Great Books Discussion Series, and the Advancing Women’s Health Series, as well as the Aspen Institute\'s 75th Anniversary Celebration Day. In addition to curating dynamic programming, Zoë manages all ACP marketing and communications efforts and oversees program budgets to ensure seamless operations and strategic growth.

Education

• University of San Diego

  B.A., Political Science and Government

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Wordpress
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Government Relations
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Managing Volunteers
• Website Copy
• Writing
• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Blogging
• Press Releases
• Politics
• Grassroots Outreach
• Fundraising
• Government Affairs
• Political Campaigns
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Grassroots Mobilization
• Community Relations
• Editing
• Event Management
• Strategic Communications