(she, her) Quianna Brown is an educator, community advocate, and civic leader with a passion for expanding opportunities for children and families. She holds a Juris Doctor and a Master of Business Administration and currently serves as an instructor at Grand Canyon University, where she teaches Justice Studies and Government. Before entering higher education, Quianna worked as an elementary school teacher in both Arizona and New York. She also spent several years as a foster parent, an experience that further strengthened her commitment to child welfare and family advocacy. She has served on the boards of several local nonprofit organizations and is actively engaged in advocating for children's access to quality healthcare at both the state and federal levels. Through her work in education, public policy, and community advocacy, Quianna is committed to addressing systemic barriers, amplifying the voices of underserved families, and helping shape policies that create meaningful and lasting change.