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Trina Nycol Brown is a clinical bioethicist and medical ethicist, as well as a distinguished authority recognized for her expertise that converges within the heart of conflict resolution, law, bioethics/ethics, medicine, and human flourishing. Her work spans bioethical mediations, clinical bioethics, medical ethics, and ethical consults, where she provides guidance on complex cases requiring careful moral deliberation and institutional integrity. As a dedicated member of the American Sociological Association and the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology, she brings an interdisciplinary perspective that bridges scholarship, practice, and policy. Her approach is rooted in values-based practice and guided by a deep commitment to equity, integrity, and institutional trust.

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Trina's doctoral research investigates how a mediation mindset fosters environments of well-being and justice, advancing both individual flourishing and systemic access to fairness. Her broader scholarly focus engages the sociology of law and medicine as well as sociological jurisprudence, highlighting the transformative role of sociological insight in all contexts, including bioethics and medical decision-making. Her leadership is instituted via her 10+ year Board seat within a multi-million dollar health system where she participates in initiatives that help empower communities through accessible and personalized behavioral health and intellectual disability social services. She also previously oversaw board governance for a multi-billion dollar global hospital system as well as its affiliated physician's board.

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In addition to her consulting and research, Mrs. Brown serves as an Professor of Practice and Legal Faculty member at multiple institutions of higher learning. She teaches courses in Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, and Alternative Dispute Resolution within certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels programs. Her teaching integrates rigorous theory with practical application, equipping students to lead with both knowledge and skill.

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