Director of Human Services and Housing Initiatives, Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Natasha Brown, Director of Human Services and Housing Initiatives
Natasha Brown leads a diverse portfolio of programs focused on housing stability, youth development, and community well-being. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Master’s in Urban Planning and Policy focused on Community Development, she brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience to her leadership role.
With over 8 years of experience at the PRCC, Ms. Brown currently oversees key initiatives, including the HUD Engagement and Outreach Team, which connects with individuals experiencing homelessness, and El Rescate, an LGBTQ+ shelter and transitional living program for young adults. She also directs the PRCC Innovation Program, Safe Passage, and several youth employment initiatives that create pathways to stability and opportunity. Through her work, Ms. Brown continues to advance the PRCC’s mission of building self-determination and fostering a culture of care within Chicago’s Puerto Rican and Latino communities.
