Annette Adams Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Production from the University of Arizona and brings more than four decades of experience developing transformative arts experiences for youth and adults. Her work bridges creative expression and community-based pedagogy, empowering participants to explore and share their stories through the performing arts.
As an interdisciplinary theatre artist, actor, educator, and cultural storyteller, Annette’s work delves into the intersections of performance, history, identity, and collective memory. She believes that theatre is an expressive vessel through which personal and ancestral knowledge can be activated, witnessed, and shared.
Annette’s contributions to community well-being extend beyond the stage and screen. In her long-standing roles as a Standardized Patient Educator and Gynecological Teaching Associate at Upstate Medical University, she helps cultivate compassionate, human-centered approaches to clinical practice. Her dedication has been recognized with numerous honors, including Upstate Medical University’s President’s Award for the Advancement of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; the Onondaga Country Department of Aging and Youth’s Caregiver of the Year Award; and recognition from the National Council of Negro Women for sustained community service.