Dr. Kecia Brown

Dr. Kecia Brown is an educator, entrepreneur, writer, mother and SisterCircle convener. Dr. Kecia grew up in Inglewood, California and has written poetry and prose for more than four decades. She released her first book, “Humanity’s Cup: Tales From the Inner Circle” in 2006 and “God Don't Like Ugly...And Is Not Too Fond of Pretty Either” in 2018. Kecia called upon the talents of her daughter, Makaila Imani to serve as Editor for her first children’s book, “The Love of 10,000” a book inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s poem “Our Grandmothers.”

As a first generation college graduate, Kecia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from California State University in San Luis Obispo; a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego and a Doctorate of Education degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in the City of New York. Kecia's research interests look at the intersections of career, leadership and spiritual development of Black women leaders.