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Charlie BrownDEMDemocrat American politician, born 1938
86
Years of Age
36
Years of Experience
INResidence (state)

Charlie Brown (born March 8, 1938) is a former American politician who is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing the 3rd District (1982-2018). Brown, who is African-American, is a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. In 2017, Brown announced that he would not be running for reelection to the State House.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Indiana University Northwest
MPA
1982
Cheyney University
BS
1961
Past Positions1 - 10 of 10
Representative
Indiana State House of Representatives
1982 - 2018
Consultant
1993 - Current
Former Chief Executive Officer
Gary Community Mental Health Center
1988 - 1993
Former Affirmative Action Officer
City of Gary
1968 - 1988
Former Director
City of Gary Youth Services
1968 - 1988
Former Mayors Assistant on Youth Activities
1968 - 1988
Former Risk Manager
City of Gary
1968 - 1988
Former Youth Coordinator
City of Gary
1968 - 1988
Former Director
Youth Services Bureau
1968 - 1982
Former Teacher
Gary Community School Corporation
1961 - 1968
Other Experience1 - 18 of 18
Charter Member
National Council on Black Child Development, Incorporated
Former Board Member
Indiana University School of Medical Education
Former Member
Board of Directors, Brother's Keeper
Former Member
Board of Directors, Gary Mercy Foundation
Former Member
Board of Directors, Medical Center of Gary, Incorporated
Former Member
Board of Directors, National Civil Rights Museum and Hall of Fame, Incorporated
Former Member
Lake County Minority Health Coalition
Former Member
Board of Trustees, Saint Timothy Community Church
Former Member
Advisory Board, Indiana University Northwest Nursing
Life Member
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Former Chair
Public Health Committee, Indiana State House of Representatives
Former Member
Roads and Transportation Committee, Indiana State House of Representatives
Former Member
Public Policy Committee, Indiana State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Minority Member
Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation, Indiana State House of Representatives
Member
Board of Directors, Coalition on Health Care in Gary
Member
National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Member
Board of Directors, Council for State Health Policy Leadership
Member
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus