Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown is an expert and pioneer in community engagement who has spent his career exploring the intersections of community, strategy, and social impact. As Executive Director, Charlie works with our funding partners to champion the Trust’s mission of supporting local efforts that bring people together to solve problems within their communities, participate in civic life, and build trust. Charlie’s background growing up in West Virginia connects him personally to the Trust’s belief that investing in small communities and rural areas is a crucial step in forging a stronger democracy.