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Distinguished Black Alumni 2011 Recipient
 Marie Brown '92
Distinguished Alumna 2011Marie is a 1992 graduate from Baylor University with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology. Upon graduating, she began working for the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (Child Protective Services) as a case manager, working for the State of Texas for more than six years. Marie then moved on to work in the private sector of the foster care system, where for four years she was a case manager, helping protect and provide services to children and families. Marie has more than fourteen years of experience in working with children and families in the areas of counseling and direct case management.
Marie received her master's of education from Texas Woman's University in 2004. She is currently the project enrollment manager for Project Access Denton County, which assists residents of Denton County who are underinsured or uninsured to secure specialty medical care. Prior to her current position, Marie was a social worker for the Denton County Health Department in Denton, where she was responsible for providing referrals for patients that require specialized healthcare needs, as well as referrals to other social service agencies.
Marie received the W. R. White Meritorious Service Award from the BAA in 1999. She received the Bear Hunter of the Year Award from the Baylor Admissions Office for her continued service in helping to recruit prospective Baylor students. In 2007, she was given the Herbert H. Reynolds Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the BAA, and she served on the BAA board of directors from 2008 to 2010.
Marie currently attends Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Plano, where she volunteers with the Angel Tree Ministry. She also works with the Denton County Children's Advocacy Center and the Lewisville ISD Night School Advisory Committee. She is the current president of the Baylor Black Alumni Club.
Marie will be awarded the Distinguished Baylor Black Alumni Award
during the 2012 Baylor Alumni Association (BAA) Hall of Fame Banquet on
January 27, 2012.
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