Brown-Tougaloo Partnership

Advisory Council on Relations with Tougaloo College

The Council considers long-term policy and planning issues, strategic directions, and efficacy of implementation concerning the relationship between Brown University and Tougaloo College and provides assistance to the Brown-Tougaloo Partnership.

The Advisory Council on Relations with Tougaloo College shall be staffed by the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion. Advisory Council Members are appointed by the President for a term of three academic years, beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Terms may be renewed once at the invitation of the President.

Advisory Council on Relations with Tougaloo College (2024-2025)

  • Jessica Brooks ’93 (Co-Chair)
  • Marshala R. Lee, M.D.’11 (Co-Chair)
  • Peter Bernstein ’73, P’03, P’05
  • Amanda T. Boston, M.A.’16, Ph.D.’18
  • Angel Byrd, Ph.D.’14, M.D.’16
  • Issac Byrd Jr.
  • Jill Cowan, P’23
  • Jay C. Cowan, M.D.’84
  • John H. Cutler ’56, P’81, P’86
  • Shelley N. Fidler ’68, P’09
  • Raymond H. B. Fraser ’95
  • D. Oscar Groomes ’82, P’15
  • Michael P. Gross ’64, P’93, P’05
  • Beverly E. Ledbetter, LLD’18 Hon
  • Galen Henderson, M.D.’93
  • Beverly Ledbetter, LLD'18 hon
  • Nancy E. Lemann ’78
  • Courtni T. Newsome, PhD’10
  • Rosie L.Walker-McNair, M.D. ’85