In her 20-year practice, she has specialized in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities and child development. She obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Washington in Seattle and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders with Ann Streissguth, pioneer researcher in the field. Brown is the founder and program director for FASDExperts, a multidisciplinary group of professionals that conducts forensic FASD evaluations throughout the United States. She is a clinical assistant professor in the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Brown has published numerous articles and book chapters on FASD and conducted national and international trainings for legal, criminal justice, government, and mental health professionals.