Meet the Board Leadership

Margo Reid Brown, Board Chair

Ms. Margo Reid Brown, a Sacramento native, was appointed as a full-time Board Member by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on January 11, 2006. Ms. Brown, whose term expires on January 1, 2009, represents the public. She was elected as Chair of the Board on February 14, 2006, in a unanimous decision.

Prior to joining the Board, Ms. Brown served as Director of Scheduling for Governor Schwarzenegger since 2004. Ms. Brown was previously the founder and president of Capitol Ideas Development Corporation, a community relations and fund development consulting firm.

Ms. Brown also served as President of the Junior League of Sacramento from 1999 to 2000. Her community involvement also includes her service as a board member of Prevent Child Abuse California, Sacramento Capitol Club, and the Putting Our Children First neighborhood alliance. Her dedicated public service reaches back to 1985, working for then-Senator Pete Wilson, and later as Director of Scheduling for Governor Pete Wilson from 1991 to 1999.

Ms. Brown continues to reside in Sacramento with her husband, Rick Brown, and two children.

She graduated from the University of Southern California in 1985 with a degree in international relations and political science.

Chair Brown's Welcome Message

Last updated: July 10, 2008