As Children’s Bureau’s President & CEO, Dr. Ronald E. Brown is responsible for all aspects of the private nonprofit that operates 13 sites throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Ron joined Children’s Bureau in 2000 where he managed the operations of Children’s Bureau’s foster care, adoption, behavioral health and child abuse prevention programs. Under his leadership, these program grants and contracts grew from $11 million to over $53 million annually and now serve 49,400 children and parents throughout Southern California. He has been an integral part of the development of Magnolia Community Initiative, Children’s Bureau’s collaborative effort of over 70 organizations seeking to improve the well-being of vulnerable families and community outcomes in a targeted area of Los Angeles. Prior to coming to Children’s Bureau, Ron’s background was in healthcare development and management. He holds a B.A. in Social Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara, an M.B.A. from California State University, Long Beach, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.