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Vanessa Brown

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Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Vanessa L. Brown
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Home City:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Family:
    1 Child
Personal Details

Vanessa Lowery Brown is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 190. She was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

Lowery Brown, former state Rep. Harold James (D), former state Rep. Ronald Waters (D), former state Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D) and former state Rep. Michelle Brownlee (D) were all charged with bribery and conflict of interest as part of a pay-to-play sting that was launched in 2010 by the state Attorney General's office.

Lowery Brown is accused of taking $4,000 from an undercover informant. She is still awaiting trial.

Lowery Brown was a candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2004 but was not elected.

Lowery Brown attended Howard University. Her professional experience includes working as a organizer for the West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods/Businesses, as an Outreach/Planning Coordinator for the Peoples' Emergency Center and for a Community Development Corporation.

Education

  • Attended, Community College of Philadelphia
  • Attended, Math, Howard University
  • Diploma, Philadelphia High School for Girls, 1984

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Community College of Philadelphia
  • Attended, Math, Howard University
  • Diploma, Philadelphia High School for Girls, 1984
  • Employee, Community Development Corporation
  • Outreach/Planning Coordinator, Peoples' Emergency Center
  • Organizer, West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods/Businesses

Political Experience

  • Attended, Community College of Philadelphia
  • Attended, Math, Howard University
  • Diploma, Philadelphia High School for Girls, 1984
  • Employee, Community Development Corporation
  • Outreach/Planning Coordinator, Peoples' Emergency Center
  • Organizer, West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods/Businesses
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190, 2009-2018
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190, 2018
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190, 2004

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Member, Community Policing Committee, Department of Justice

Former Chair, Health Care Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Secretary, Health Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Representative, National Campaign for Jobs and Income Support

Block Captain/Judge of Elections/Chairperson, Philadelphia Weed and Seed

Former Member, State Government Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Tourism and Recreational Development Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Secretary, Urban Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Urban Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Chair, Urban Sustainability Caucus

Member, Children & Youth Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2017-2018

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Community College of Philadelphia
  • Attended, Math, Howard University
  • Diploma, Philadelphia High School for Girls, 1984
  • Employee, Community Development Corporation
  • Outreach/Planning Coordinator, Peoples' Emergency Center
  • Organizer, West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods/Businesses
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190, 2009-2018
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190, 2018
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190, 2004
  • Founder, 16th District Town Watch
  • Volunteer, Community Council for Mental Health and Mental Retardation
  • Volunteer, East Africa Recourse and Study Center
  • Community Organizer, Parent Volunteers Program
  • Block Captain, Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee
  • Planner/Coordinator, Taking It to the Streets Community Festival
  • Volunteer/Coordinator, Mothers on the Move, Philadelphia Unemployment Project/Center for Community Change, Washington D.C., 2001

Other Info

— Awards:

  • National Organization for Women Outstanding Community Service Award, 2008
  • Dwelling Place Worship Center Destiny Maker Award, 2007
  • University of Pennsylvania Martin Luther King Community Service Award, 2005
  • Million Woman March Association Activist of the Year Award, 2004
  • Philadelphia Operation Town Watch Honor for the 16th District Town Watch, 2004
  • Spring School of the Arts Vernon S. Porter Award for Community Service, 1996
  • Good Samaritan Award from Women in Partnership with God, 2009
  • Nehemiah Davis Foundation Award, 2009
  • Distinguished Leadership award for commitment to higher education, Community College of Philadelphia, 2009
  • New Choices New Options Shiny Star of the Year Award, 2009

Philadelphia Tribune Leaders Award, 2017 Spectrum Health Services Incorporated Community Award, 2017 South Philadelphia Community Assistance Award, 2017 African and Caribbean Business Council (ACBC) Leadership Award, 2017

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