Wayne Brown

As Vice President of Safety and Security at Urban Resource Institute (URI), Wayne Brown oversees a comprehensive restructuring of URI’s safety and security operations across all facilities. His portfolio includes security personnel management, recruitment, training, emergency preparedness, vendor partnerships, and the implementation of safety policies and procedures—all in alignment with URI’s trauma-informed model of care. 

With a distinguished background in law enforcement and global security, Wayne brings more than two decades of experience from both public and private sectors. He previously served with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (New York) and held leadership roles in New Jersey law enforcement. Most recently, Wayne was the Associate Director of Regional Security and Global Investigations at Gilead Sciences and Director of Investigations and Public Safety at the National Police Defense Foundation, where he led international investigations and developed safety strategies to protect vulnerable populations. 

Wayne holds a Master of Science in Administrative Science with a concentration in Leadership and a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University. His leadership philosophy centers on proactive risk management, continuous training, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability. As URI strengthens its commitment to holistic care, Wayne plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe, secure, and healing environments for staff, clients, and communities.