Joyce F. Brown — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

President at Fashion Institute of Technology since 1998
First woman and first African American president of FIT
Served as NYC deputy mayor during the Dinkins administration
Director of AFFOA and Park Avenue Armory; trustee of Culinary Institute of America and Economic Club of New York
Earned doctorate and master's degrees in counseling psychology from New York University

Biography

Dr. Joyce F. Brown has served as the President of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) since June 1998, making her the institution's first woman and first African American president. She is recognized as a highly regarded educator and academic administrator with over 40 years of experience in public higher education.

During her tenure at FIT, Dr. Brown has spearheaded a multi-year, multi-million dollar strategic and investment plan.