Brigette Brown

San José State University

Brigette Brown serves as a Research Development Specialist within the Office of Research at San José State University (SJSU), a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). At SJSU, Brigette supports faculty across the colleges of Health and Human Sciences, Humanities and the Arts, and Social Sciences in securing external funding and forging partnerships. Her responsibilities include team building, proposal management, identifying funding opportunities, and proposal development.

Before joining SJSU in 2022, Brigette was the Thesis & Grant Review Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Studies & Research at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Her professional journey also includes experience in development and arts administration gained at various arts and design nonprofits, such as the Arts Council for Long Beach and the LA Forum for Architecture & Urban Design.

Brigette holds a BA in Studio Art with a specialization in graphic design and an MFA in Design Criticism. Her diverse background allows her to have a multifaceted approach to supporting research endeavors, mentoring diverse faculty, and fostering collaborative initiatives within academic and cultural communities.