
Erin Brown
Executive Director, Office of Children's Affairs
City of Denver
Denver, CO USA
“You need to find something that you love to do. Find what gives you that passion and go for it.”
City of Denver
Denver, CO USA
“You need to find something that you love to do. Find what gives you that passion and go for it.”
Executive Director, Office of Children's Affairs
I ensure Denver's children have their basic needs met and are prepared for academic and professional success.
I spend time driving cohesive strategies and relevant tactics for social and economic development. I organize steps and resources to achieve the desired objectives, and set clear, measurable goals; communicate objectives and expectations to partners and stakeholders to solidify understanding, support, and commitment. I aim to use practical problem-solving skills to address challenges, complexity, and change; I strive to keep groups and organizations running smoothly and moving forward.
Be adept at organizing, orchestrating, coordinating and following through to the end of a project. Always strive to make improvements wherever you can.
Here's the first step for everyone
Be an advocate for whatever you believe in. Speak up, stand up, and strive for change.
"I just don't have enough time to get everything done."
My job is a juggling act and I'm constantly busy. It's about working on developing really strong time management skills. For me, it's about honing in on the things I know need to be done now and making really deliberate decisions around what I engage in on a daily basis. Know your limits and be willing to put in the time whenever that may be.
I used to live in a neighborhood where there was a lack of good schools to send my kids to. I became the parent driving across town to send my kids to the schools that would give them the best opportunities.