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AJA BROWN

IMPACT STRATEGIST | EQUITY BUILDER | COMMUNITY + ECONOMIC DEVELOPER

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Aja Brown Compton Mayor

Aja Brown 

Entrepreneur, Mayor of Compton, CA, 20-year impact driver in community + economic development,  government administration expert, strategist, solution-designer, speaker, Urban Planner (MPL).

With 20 years of experience in community and economic development, Aja's transformative leadership—including her tenure as Compton's Mayor from 2013-2021—has made a lasting impact. Her innovative 12-point Strategic Vision Plan resulted in unprecedented economic growth, job creation, crime reduction, and community development, earning her global recognition.

As a champion of people-centered transformation, Aja focuses on investing in the well-being of youth and families. She established one of the nation's largest Guaranteed Basic Income pilots through the Compton Community Development Corporation that she co-founded.

Aja's influence transcends public service, with successful political and policy-driven campaigns under her belt.

 

Currently, Aja lends her expertise in the private sector focused on driving equitable solutions that enhance economic and health outcomes for communities around the United States.

Aja also contributes to global community development, content creation, and ministry missions. Aja's bold faith and works have inspired and influenced leaders and change around the world.

Aja graduated from the USC school of Policy, Planning and Development with a B.S. in Policy, Planning and Economic Development and a Master's Degree in Urban Planning and Economic Development. Aja was also honored as USC Alumnae of the year.

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The Trailblazing Mayor of Compton | Mayor Aja Brown | Wondros Podcast Ep 60
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The Wondros Podcast

The Trailblazing Mayor of Compton | Mayor Aja Brown | Wondros Podcast Ep 60

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Mayor Aja Brown, the youngest mayor ever elected in the City of Compton. They discuss her ‘New Vision for Compton,' a revitalization strategy centered on 12-key principles that focused on family values, quality-of-life, economic development, and infrastructural growth. She was overwhelmingly re-elected to a second four-year term in June of 2017 - and Aja Brown is just getting started. 0:00 Intro 2:05 Becoming Mayor 3:04 Compton 4:00 Community Initiative 8:00 Universal Basic Income 9:55 Mayoralty 12:21 Galvanizing Business 13:11 Guiding Compton through COVID 15:00 Black Lives Matter 17:36 Standing Against Hate 19:24 Modern Utilities 21:13 Civic Pride 23:23 Asset Mapping and Strategy Development 25:02 Safety Taskforce 26:06 Mayor Brown's Future 27:44 Sister Cities 29:21 Goodbyes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About Series: Wondros Podcast is moderated by Jesse Dylan, Founder of Wondros and Priscilla Cohen, Chief Creative Officer at Wondros. The show covers interesting conversations with fascinating people. About Wondros: Inspiring a world where anything is possible… We custom-craft campaigns and tools to inspire passion, incite action, and propel change. Connect with Wondros: Web: www.Wondros.com Facebook: facebook.com/Wondros Instagram: instagram.com/wondros Twitter: twitter.com/wondros “Please click like and subscribe to my Wondros channel. And please leave comments. I do my best to respond" - Jesse Dylan Subscribe here and watch more from Wondros Podcast : https://urlzs.com/A7b9Q

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Vision X Purpose (Strategy) = IMPACT

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Acclaimed Expert and Inspirational Speaker

A trailblazer in her field, Aja has garnered recognition from prestigious publications and national organizations, sharing her expertise on community and economic development and highlighting the impact of building community through strategy, coalition building, and high-impact leadership. 

 

As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, Aja captivates audiences worldwide with her powerful insights and engaging presence.  She has illuminated the stage of renowned events like the Global Leadership Summit, Leadercast, and Catalyst, reaching thousands of global leaders through her compelling messages.

 

In more intimate sessions, Aja skillfully navigates issue-basded conversations, guiding strategy sessions with executives and some of the world's most influential leaders. 

COMING SOON
The People's Playbook 

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Aja's debut book serves as a comprehensive guide for empowering individuals to harness their power and ensure politicians work in their best interests. The People's Playbook offers everyday people the blueprint to move beyond the headlines and hashtags and gain a deeper understanding of the system, while gaining practical tools for civic engagement and holding elected leaders accountable. 

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fall 2023! 

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