Our Meet the Alumni Council series allows the personalities of our alumni volunteers shine through. The Darlington Community is fortunate to have such a strong group of alumni willing to share their time and talents to better our school!
Neal Brown ('04, LD '18) lives and works in New York City as a Development Officer for the non-profit group American Jewish World Service. They do human rights work throughout the global south.
Let’s get to know Neal in today’s installment of our Meet the Alumni Council series:
When did you graduate from Darlington?
2004
Where did you grow up?
Rome, Georgia
How long have you served on the Alumni Council?
This is my first year
Tell us a little about your family:
I was recently married in March of this year!
Who was your favorite teacher at Darlington (and why)?
Mrs. Waddell! Her passion and love of mathematics along with her patience and encouragement.
What's your favorite movie?
Cruel Intentions
My favorite trip was...
My 2007 trip to Accra Ghana
If I could travel anywhere it would be....
Bali
My favorite Darlington memory is...
Beating Dade County in basketball when I was a senior
Last book I read for fun was....
"The Moment of Life" by Melinda Gates
Beach or Mountains?
Mountains
E-book or Hardcover?
Hardcover
Four people I'd like to take to coffee...
President Clinton, Brooksley Born, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Melinda Gates
My hobby is...
Volunteering
Cats or dogs?
Dogs
When I want to crush karaoke, my song is...
Madonna's "Like a Prayer"
What I like most about Darlington is...
The sense of community it provides for students