About Us

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Terry E. Brown is a nationally respected community engagement strategist and education consultant with more than 30 years of leadership experience in public service. A proud graduate of Grambling State University with a degree in Criminal Justice, Terry’s career has been defined by a deep commitment to equity, education, and cultural preservation.

Raised in a military family and educated internationally at AFCENT International High School in the Netherlands, Terry brings a global perspective to local change. He served as Superintendent of Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton, Virginia, where he led park operations, community engagement, and strategic partnerships. In this role, he was widely recognized for spearheading the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in English North America—a milestone event that drew national attention. In recognition of his leadership, Terry was appointed by the President in 2018 to the Federal 400 Years of African American History Commission.

Terry's extensive public sector experience includes serving as the Director of Federal Partnerships for the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, where he played a key role in planning for America’s 250th anniversary. His ability to bridge government, community, and educational systems has earned him numerous honors, including the Federal Executive Board of Excellence’s Outstanding Service Award and the City of Hampton’s Community Service Award.

Now retired from federal service, Terry co-leads ZazoBrownConsulting, LLC alongside his wife, Jennifer Zazo Brown. Together, they offer professional development, strategic planning, and educational consulting services that center inclusion, innovation, and impact.

Outside of work, Terry is a devoted husband and father to four amazing children. He enjoys sports, fishing, gardening, poker, and spending time with his family.

Jennifer Zazo-Brown is an accomplished museum professional, educator, and consultant with over two decades of experience advancing equity, education, and cultural interpretation. Based in Virginia and originally from New York, she currently serves as a Museum Research and Program Specialist at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, where she leads national initiatives focused on professional development, capacity building, and organizational sustainability within the African American museum field.

Jennifer’s career spans work with the Smithsonian and National Park Service, including leadership roles at the African Burial Ground in New York City and key contributions to NPS’s Centennial Programming. She has curated exhibitions for institutions such as the United Nations, Columbia University, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and has developed graduate-level courses on place-based education.

She holds advanced degrees from New York University, the College of New Rochelle, and the American Military University, and is trained in museum collection management and interpretive coaching.

Beyond her professional work, Jennifer enjoys family life, creative projects with her children, and sharing her love of gardening and storytelling with the next generation.