Vanessa Brown is a proud graduate of Alabama State University, with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. Her academic and social experience at ASU, coupled with strong family values has played a major role in the development of her personal and professional life. Vanessa Brown enjoys a very strong bond with her beloved ASU. She credits her professional success to her HBCU experience and the firm dedication of the faculty and staff of ASU. Only a graduate of ASU, will understand that bond, as well as the gravitational pull, which exists within, each time there is the honor to walk the campus of O' Mother Dear. Without a doubt the HBCU experience is extraordinary and forever life changing. Vanessa Brown received her MBA from the University of Phoenix. After thirty-six wonderful years in banking, healthcare, higher education, and surviving the lockdown of a pandemic, Vanessa Brown rediscovered her passion for writing. In addition to her love of writing, she enjoys quiet time on her patio listening to soothing jazz music, while savoring great Southern seafood. Currently, Vanessa Brown lives in Mobile, Alabama, also known as the birthplace of Mardi Gras.