Glenn Brown

Principal at GOB Advisory with extensive experience in digital media, law, and community-driven projects

Glenn O. Brown is a Senior Advisor at the MIT Center for Constructive Communication, a position he has held since January 2021. He is also the Principal at GOB Advisory, a consulting firm that assists various organizations with branding, messaging, partnerships, and community engagement. His work includes projects for clients such as Anaconda Inc. and the MIT Center for Constructive Communication itself.1

Brown has an extensive background in digital strategy and communications, having served as the Chief Digital Officer for the Obama Foundation from 2016 to 2020. His previous roles include senior positions at Twitter, where he was involved in promoted content and sponsorships, and YouTube, where he focused on music partnerships. He has also been a board member of organizations like Creative Commons and The Texas Tribune, emphasizing his commitment to public interest and shared knowledge initiatives.1

He holds a law degree from Harvard Law School, where he was involved with the Berkman Center for Internet and Society and the Harvard Law Review.1

Experience

Principal at GOB Advisory (February 2021 - Present)

Board of Directors at The Texas Tribune (May 2013 - Present), Creative Commons (December 2021 - Present), MIT Center for Constructive Communication (January 2021 - Present), Chief Digital Officer at Obama Foundation (August 2016 - December 2020), Sr. Director, Twitter Amplify (September 2013 - October 2015), Director, Promoted Content & Sponsorships (April 2011 - September 2013)