The E. Richard Brown Social Justice Award

​A new fund to foster the next generation of health policy leaders has been set up and donations are now being accepted in honor of the late E. Richard Brown, the Center's founding director.

Brown, who passed away on April 20, 2012, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, mentor and public health visionary who touched the lives of tens of thousands of Americans with his unique blend of warmth, intelligence, tenacity and belief that public health data and information could be a powerful force for good.

For more on Rick's life and achievements, click here. Read a 2013 tribute to Rick in the Journal of Health Politics Policy and Law​.

The E. Richard (Rick) Brown Social Justice Fund will provide fellowship support for an MPH or PhD candidate within the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health who conducts research and/or demonstrates effective policy advocacy aimed at expanding healthcare coverage for all.

Checks in support of the E. Richard Brown (Rick) Social Justice Fund can be made payable to the UCLA Foundation and mailed to:

E. Richard Brown (Rick) Social Justice Fund (Fund number: 311720)
The UCLA Fielding School Office of Development
16-080 CHS
Box 951772
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772

*Please write the fund number (311720) on the check.

To give online, please click here ​and select the E. Richard (Rick) Brown Social Justice Fund from the drop-down menu.