Dr. Adolph Brown IV is an educator, economist, and College Program Administrator with the Virginia Department of Corrections, based in Richmond, Virginia. He also serves as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Virginia Union University and teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University, Christopher Newport University, and Edward Waters University.
His work bridges higher education, workforce development, and reentry policy creating pathways for incarcerated learners to access quality college opportunities. Dr. Brown’s connection to the humanities is grounded in his belief that education and storytelling can drive social transformation. Through his service with Virginia Humanities, he hopes to amplify community voices and contribute to building more equitable educational and cultural opportunities across the commonwealth.
