An Oxford, Ohio native and graduate of Harvard University, Harold Brown has dedicated his career to roles  within organizations that advance opportunities for underserved populations. Most recently he directed  grant-making strategy as Vice President, Strategy & Policy at Interact for Health and previously as Vice  President of Community Strategies at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF). Prior to that, Brown served for  more than 16 years in various leadership capacities at KnowledgeWorks, and began his career directing  Multicultural Enrollment Services at Miami University. He serves on the boards of the YMCA of Greater  Cincinnati, Cradle 2 Career Cincinnati, Mt. St. Joseph University, GreenLight Cincinnati, School Board Schools,  and AchievePoint Career Academy.  

“As we accelerate the work we began several years ago, it has been increasingly important to ensure we have  the resources needed to fully support our DE&I internal and external goals, all in service to Cincinnati,” said  CSO President & CEO Jonathan Martin. “I am delighted that in our search we found Harold right in our own  community. He will bring to the CSO tremendous experience in effecting meaningful results in organizations  for which he has served.”