Nadria Brown
Project Management Specialist, Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica
A seasoned and results-driven Security Practitioner and Project Management Specialist with over 24 years of distinguished service in Law Enforcement and the National Security sector. Renowned for providing high-level strategic, policy, and technical support to the Department of correctional Services for more than a decade, Ms. Brown has led transformative initiatives that strengthened institutional security, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced staff development.
Her expertise spans Strategic Management, Policy Development, Research Methodology, Project Management, and Human Resource Administration. She has successfully managed complex, multi-stakeholder projects such as the Security Strengthening Project within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), ensuring alignment with national security priorities and international standards.
Ms. Brown is a dynamic leader with a strong foundation in social work, enabling her to design and implement rehabilitation and reintegration programs for inmates and wards. She is committed to fostering professional growth among her teams and upholding the highest standards of public service.
Education :
• MSc (Distinction), National Security and Strategic Studies – UWI, Mona (2017)
• BSc (Hons.), Social Work – UWI, Mona (2011)
Research & Publications
Thesis: An Investigation into Diversion at the Point of Arrest Programmes for the Mentally Ill in Jamaica
Thesis Supervisor: Professor Emeritus Frederick W. Hickling
