Yvette McGee Brown
Encyclopedia
Yvette McGee Brown became the first African-American female justice on the Ohio Supreme Court when she took office on January 1, 2011. She was the founding president of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and was a judge of the Franklin County
Court of Common Pleas.
Brown serves on the boards of Ohio University
, The Ohio State University, the Columbus Academy
and the Community Shelter Board. She currently serves on the boards of M/I Homes
, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank
of Central Ohio.
In 2008, Brown was inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame. She is noted for a number of community service awards, public service, and her dedication to child and family protection.
; her Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
; an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Ohio Dominican University
; and an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
and domestic violence
, since 2002.
She serves on the boards of Ohio University
, The Ohio State University Medical Center, the Columbus Academy
and the Community Shelter Board. She also serves on the boards of M/I Homes
, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank
of Central Ohio.
On December 10, 2010, Governor
Ted Strickland
appointed Brown to The Ohio Supreme Court effective January 1, 2011, to fill the remainder of the term of Associate Justice Maureen O'Connor
, who was elected chief justice November 2 . The term ends December 31, 2012.
Party.
Judge Brown served in the Franklin County
Court of Common Pleas
, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court
. She was the first American of African Ancestry and the second woman
to be elected
to this court. First elected in 1993, she retired in 2002 to develop the Center for Child and Family Advocacy.
announced that he had chosen Yvette McGee Brown as his running mate for his second term, replacing Lieutenant Governor
Lee Fisher
, who was departing the post to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican
George Voinovich
.
She was one of the numerous speakers at President Barack Obama
's rally in Columbus, Ohio shortly before the midterm election, immediately preceding singer John Legend
's performance and speaking alongside other Ohio politicians such as Governor Ted Strickland, Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher, and former astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio John Glenn
. The rally had thousands in attendance. President Obama's speech that night had excerpts aired on MSNBC
.
Brown would have become the fourth female lieutenant governor and the second American of African Ancestry
lieutenant governor in Ohio history. The Strickland/Brown ticket lost to John Kasich
and his running mate Mary Taylor
on November 2, 2010.
; and the YWCA
Woman of Achievement Award.
to a single teen-age mother. Yvette was raised by her mother and a grandmother, and the importance of education was stressed to her as she grew up. She is married to Anthony Brown. They have three children. During her campaign for lieutenant governor of Ohio, she referred to her grandmother, who advised her to "Go run, tell that!", when others were talking about her. She told voters to "go run" and "tell" others about the facts of the Strickland-Brown 2010 governor-lieutenant governor campaign.
Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. In 2010 the population was 1,163,414, making it the second largest county in Ohio and the 34th largest county in population in the United States. Franklin County is also the largest in the eight-county Columbus, Ohio...
Court of Common Pleas.
Brown serves on the boards of Ohio University
Ohio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
, The Ohio State University, the Columbus Academy
Columbus Academy
Columbus Academy is a selective, independent college-preparatory school for students from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. The private school is located on a large, secluded campus surrounded by wooded areas in Gahanna, Ohio in the United States, 8 miles from downtown Columbus. The Academy was...
and the Community Shelter Board. She currently serves on the boards of M/I Homes
M/I Homes
M/I Homes is a United States homebuilding company based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1976 as M/I Schottenstein Homes, M/I Homes now operates under two brands: M/I Homes and Showcase Homes...
, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bank is a U.S. regional banking corporation, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and is the principal subsidiary of holding company Fifth Third Bancorp ....
of Central Ohio.
In 2008, Brown was inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame. She is noted for a number of community service awards, public service, and her dedication to child and family protection.
Education
Brown received her undergraduate degree in Journalism and Public Relations from Ohio UniversityOhio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
; her Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
Moritz College of Law
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law is a public law school and charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. According to the 2010 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the Moritz College of Law is 35th in the nation overall and is in the top ten among public law schools. The...
; an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Ohio Dominican University
Ohio Dominican University
Ohio Dominican University is a private four-year liberal arts institution, founded in 1911 in the Catholic and Dominican traditions. The main campus spans over in the North Central neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, United States. The university has just over 3,100 students and offers undergraduate...
; and an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
Career
Brown was the founding President of the non-profit Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, an organization dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuseChild abuse
Child abuse is the physical, sexual, emotional mistreatment, or neglect of a child. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Children And Families define child maltreatment as any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or...
and domestic violence
Domestic violence
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence , is broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation...
, since 2002.
She serves on the boards of Ohio University
Ohio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
, The Ohio State University Medical Center, the Columbus Academy
Columbus Academy
Columbus Academy is a selective, independent college-preparatory school for students from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. The private school is located on a large, secluded campus surrounded by wooded areas in Gahanna, Ohio in the United States, 8 miles from downtown Columbus. The Academy was...
and the Community Shelter Board. She also serves on the boards of M/I Homes
M/I Homes
M/I Homes is a United States homebuilding company based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1976 as M/I Schottenstein Homes, M/I Homes now operates under two brands: M/I Homes and Showcase Homes...
, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bank is a U.S. regional banking corporation, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and is the principal subsidiary of holding company Fifth Third Bancorp ....
of Central Ohio.
On December 10, 2010, Governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
Ted Strickland
Ted Strickland
Theodore "Ted" Strickland was the 68th Governor of Ohio, serving from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing ....
appointed Brown to The Ohio Supreme Court effective January 1, 2011, to fill the remainder of the term of Associate Justice Maureen O'Connor
Maureen O'Connor
Maureen O'Connor is an American jurist and the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. Prior to this, O'Connor served as an Associate Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court and as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio under Gov. Bob Taft...
, who was elected chief justice November 2 . The term ends December 31, 2012.
Politics
Brown is a member of the DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Party.
Judge Brown served in the Franklin County
Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. In 2010 the population was 1,163,414, making it the second largest county in Ohio and the 34th largest county in population in the United States. Franklin County is also the largest in the eight-county Columbus, Ohio...
Court of Common Pleas
Ohio Courts of Common Pleas
The Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of the state court system of Ohio.The courts of common pleas are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in the state. They are the only trial courts created by the Ohio Constitution . The duties of the courts are outlined in Article IV, Section...
, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court
Juvenile court
A juvenile court is a tribunal having special authority to try and pass judgments for crimes committed by children or adolescents who have not attained the age of majority...
. She was the first American of African Ancestry and the second woman
Woman
A woman , pl: women is a female human. The term woman is usually reserved for an adult, with the term girl being the usual term for a female child or adolescent...
to be elected
Elected
Elected is the latest EP by Dutch Progressive metal project Ayreon. It was released on April 25, 2008 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and on April 28 in the rest of Europe...
to this court. First elected in 1993, she retired in 2002 to develop the Center for Child and Family Advocacy.
2010 elections
On January 19, 2010, Governor Ted StricklandTed Strickland
Theodore "Ted" Strickland was the 68th Governor of Ohio, serving from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing ....
announced that he had chosen Yvette McGee Brown as his running mate for his second term, replacing Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant governor
A lieutenant governor or lieutenant-governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction, but is often the deputy or lieutenant to or ranking under a governor — a "second-in-command"...
Lee Fisher
Lee Fisher
Lee Fisher was the 64th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, who served with Governor Ted Strickland from 2007 until 2011.He is a member of the Democratic Party.In addition to serving as Lt...
, who was departing the post to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
George Voinovich
George Voinovich
George Victor Voinovich is a former United States Senator from the state of Ohio, and a member of the Republican Party. Previously, he served as the 65th Governor of Ohio from 1991 to 1998, and as the 54th mayor of Cleveland from 1980 to 1989.-Personal life:Born in Cleveland, Ohio, his father was...
.
She was one of the numerous speakers at President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
's rally in Columbus, Ohio shortly before the midterm election, immediately preceding singer John Legend
John Legend
John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
's performance and speaking alongside other Ohio politicians such as Governor Ted Strickland, Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher, and former astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio John Glenn
John Glenn
John Herschel Glenn, Jr. is a former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States senator who was the first American to orbit the Earth and the third American in space. Glenn was a Marine Corps fighter pilot before joining NASA's Mercury program as a member of NASA's original...
. The rally had thousands in attendance. President Obama's speech that night had excerpts aired on MSNBC
MSNBC
MSNBC is a cable news channel based in the United States available in the US, Germany , South Africa, the Middle East and Canada...
.
Brown would have become the fourth female lieutenant governor and the second American of African Ancestry
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
lieutenant governor in Ohio history. The Strickland/Brown ticket lost to John Kasich
John Kasich
John Richard Kasich is the 69th and current Governor of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from 1983 to 2001...
and his running mate Mary Taylor
Mary Taylor (Ohio politician)
Mary Taylor is the 65th and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.-Early life and business career:Taylor was born in 1961. She attended the Springfield Township school system. She attended the University of Akron, obtaining a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Master's degree in Taxation...
on November 2, 2010.
Awards
Brown was inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame in 2008. She has been honored for her community service with many awards. Most notably, she has won the Public Service Award from Ohio University; The Medal of Merit Alumni Award for Ohio University; the Distinguished Service Award from The Ohio State University; the William Oxley Thompson Alumni Award for Distinguished Achievement Award from The Ohio State University Alumni Association; the Champion of Children AwardAmerican Electric Power
American Electric Power is a major investor-owner electric utility in various parts of the United States. AEP ranks among the nation's largest generators of electricity, owning nearly 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.S...
; and the YWCA
YWCA
The YWCA USA is the United States branch of a women's membership movement that strives to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision—to eliminate racism and empower women. The YWCA is a non-profit organization, the first of which was founded in...
Woman of Achievement Award.
Personal life
Yvette McGee Brown was born in urban ColumbusColumbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
to a single teen-age mother. Yvette was raised by her mother and a grandmother, and the importance of education was stressed to her as she grew up. She is married to Anthony Brown. They have three children. During her campaign for lieutenant governor of Ohio, she referred to her grandmother, who advised her to "Go run, tell that!", when others were talking about her. She told voters to "go run" and "tell" others about the facts of the Strickland-Brown 2010 governor-lieutenant governor campaign.