Linda Brown
Founding Chief Executive Officer
Building Excellent Schools, Massachusetts
From the inception of Building Excellent Schools (BES) in 1993, Linda Brown's advocacy and tireless work was critical to the initial and sustained success of over 50 BES schools across the country. After stepping down from CEO in 2018, it is clear that Ms. Brown's vision has profoundly improved the lives of tens of thousands of children by providing access to high-performing schools. An inductee into the National Alliance for Charter School's Hall of Fame in 2008, Ms. Brown also works with BES' Director of Institutional Development to guide school leaders in issues related to governance and fund development. Ms. Brown holds a B.A. in English from Boston University.
