Dr. Todd Brown: The Simulation Strategist

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Dr. Todd Brown is an award-winning educator and computational social scientist who strategically leverages technology and simulation to drive large-scale, high-fidelity social impact. His expertise in innovative education and systemic change makes him a vital asset to the Foundation for Life’s mission.

Dr. Brown is the co-founder of Operation Outbreak, a globally recognized simulation platform developed in partnership with Dr. Pardis Sabeti of MIT/Harvard. Operation Outbreak has received multiple prestigious honors, including the Gold Award for Best Hybrid Program in the world at the QS Reimagine Education Awards.

His commitment to education and innovation is evidenced by top distinctions such as the U.S. Congressional Teacher of the Year, the United States Henry Ford Innovator Award, and the Air Force Association STEM Teacher of the Year Award.

Dr. Brown's dedication to systemic policy change extends to global and national initiatives. He has served as a TeachSDGs Ambassador supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and as a CDC Science Ambassador Fellow with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His expertise is frequently sought after, leading to presentations at institutions including Harvard, Columbia, the CDC, and the NIH.
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His work with Operation Outbreak and The Inspire Project has been widely featured in major outlets such as TIME, The New York Times, Forbes, USA TODAY, and National Geographic.