Tyrell Brown

Tyrell Brown is a Long-time Philadelphia community organizer. They were appointed Executive Director of the radical social justice organization Galaei after serving previously as the organization’s deputy director. They have had a wealth of community activism experience in Philadelphia; they helmed local organizational efforts for Bernie Sanders’ campaign for president and carried out mutual aid and community organizing work with Reclaim Philadelphia. They have worked as a preschool teacher, directed the Wynnefield Residents Association’s camp programming, and co-developed children’s programming for the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference. Through their leadership at Galaei, they co-organized the 50th annual pride festivities in Philadelphia including Pride march and festival in 2022.

Tyrell is a compassionate leader who cultivates environments that are both resourceful and restorative in the pursuit of justice for marginalized peoples.