[photo credit: Chris McBrown]
Following a national search, the African American Museum, Dallas has named Lisa Brown Ross as its new President and CEO. A respected senior executive with a distinguished career in public affairs, nonprofit leadership and strategic communications, Ross steps into the role previously held by Dr. Harry Robinson, Jr., who led the Museum for more than 50 years. Ross will begin her new role on July 21.
Ross most recently served as director of marketing and development at Anthem Strong Families, where she led a comprehensive rebranding initiative, grew community partnerships, and helped secure $15 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She also served as President of the LJR Group, a strategic communications and public relations firm with clients ranging from government agencies to cultural institutions.
Her national and international experience includes a senior leadership role with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), where she oversaw communications for education initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa, helping more than 15 million children – including 1.5 million girls – access learning opportunities. Ross has also held executive roles with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Urban Health Initiative and the Seattle Police Department, where she established the department’s first public affairs office.
