EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: MEET ADRIAN BROWN

Adrian Brown has been a dedicated employee of Baltimore City since 2005 and has served with the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) for over 18 years. Starting as an Accounting Assistant, Adrian’s diligence and expertise led to a promotion to Retirement Analyst within just nine months. Today, she proudly serves as the Retirement Analyst Supervisor, overseeing a team of six Analysts and a Secretary.

Adrian holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is currently pursuing an MPA at the University of Baltimore. Her passion for public service shines through her work, where she serves both Active and Retired members of the Managerial and Professional Society of Baltimore (MAPS) as the MAPS Secretary.

“Adrian is the Agency Auntie!! She’s kind and compassionate, always lends a helping hand, but knows how to be firm and fair to accomplish the goals of the agency. Watching her personal and professional development during our ERS tenure has been an absolute joy. I am proud to call her a colleague, but equally important, a friend,” shared Nichelle Lashley, Deputy Executive Director of ERS.

Outside of her role at ERS, Adrian is deeply committed to her church, where she serves as Assistant Secretary and actively participates in a variety of fundraising efforts. Her dedication to community extends through her involvement in youth engagement, mentorship programs, and outreach initiatives. At home, Adrian enjoys relaxing with her three grandchildren, singing in the church choir, and indulging her love of cooking, baking, and line-dancing. She also loves to travel and is currently learning American Sign Language (ASL).