Dominique Brown

Dominique Brown, MPA, is a seasoned policy and government affairs professional with more than a decade of experience advancing health, disability, and access-to-care policy. As Director of State Relations & Policy at the Epilepsy Foundation, she leads the organization’s state-level policy agenda nationwide, overseeing a multi-state portfolio that includes the Seizure Safe Schools initiative, efforts to expand Medicaid coverage for seizure detection devices, and other policies aimed at improving health outcomes and quality of life for people with epilepsy.

Dominique also serves as Chair of the State Access to Innovative Medicines (SAIM) Coalition and Co-Chair of the Partnership to Protect Coverage (PPC) State Workgroup, providing strategic leadership on access-to-care, insurance coverage, and health policy issues across the country. A skilled coalition builder and strategist, she works across sectors to bring together policymakers, advocates, community leaders, and other stakeholders to advance meaningful and sustainable policy change.

Prior to joining the Epilepsy Foundation, Dominique served as a Legislative Aide to Texas State Representative Yvonne Davis and as Director of Operations and Constituent Services for U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson. Her experience also includes more than five years working in disability services through roles with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and MHMR of Tarrant County, giving her a unique perspective at the intersection of public policy, government, and direct service systems.

Dominique holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Southern Arkansas University. Grounded in both policy expertise and a people-centered approach to leadership, she is committed to advancing public health, health equity, access to care, and the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities.

Based in: Arlington, TX
Organization: Epilepsy Foundation
Position: Director of State Relations & Policy
Speaking topics: careers in public service, legislative process, advocacy & organizing, public policy in action
Audience preferences: all
In-person or virtual: both
Speaking format: lead presenter, panelist, workshop facilitator, Q&A/informal discussions
Speaker fee: none

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