Adrienne Brown is the current Executive Director of Annual Giving at New York University. In this role, she oversees the strategy and outreach from 18 team members, securing over $30 million in unrestricted funding for the University. Adrienne joined the development office at New York University 10 years ago, after holding progressively responsible roles in marketing and advertising supporting companies such as American Express, General Motors, and United HealthCare. In her 10 years, she has been responsible for launching NYU One Day - NYU’s 24-hour day of giving, Rising Violets – NYU’s crowdfunding platform, and the 1831 Fund - NYU’s senior class gift program which is now on pace to reach a historic 65% senior class participation, up from 7% when she began.

Adrienne is a member of Women in Development and African American Development Officers. She also helps oversee diversity and inclusion efforts in her department by sitting on the Belonging and Inclusivity Committee which helps ensure inclusivity for all, specifically in the area of development and philanthropy. In her spare time, Adrienne enjoys spending time with her husband and family and is a proud alum of NYU, receiving her Master’s in Higher Education Administration in 2016. She’s also a proud MSU Spartan, originally hailing from East Lansing, Michigan – Go Green!