Damian Brown

Student Athlete at The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

About

I am passionate about the sciences, baseball, volunteering, and being open to growth. I am a student-athlete at Johns Hopkins University where I am majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology, as well as Public Health. In my free time I enjoy exploring volunteering opportunities specifically focused on bettering the living environments of underprivileged children in the Baltimore and Boston area.

Experience

  • Prometheus Vice President and Editor at John Hopkins University
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Recruited and liaised with guest speakers and lecturers to enrich student learning experiences. Coordinated the development of course material and structured curriculum content for undergraduate philosophy workshops. Oversaw course conduct by facilitating discussions, ensuring productive student dialogue, and maintaining academic rigor. Provided leadership in organizing meetings, managing logistics, and supporting program growth. Led the editorial process, including reviewing, editing, and finalizing journal submissions for publication. Reached out to scholars, students, and external contributors to solicit submissions and broaden journal participation. Ensured high-quality publication standards by coordinating peer review and managing deadlines. Promoted the journal within and beyond the university community to increase readership and engagement.

  • Black Male Initiative Program Lead at The Johns Hopkins University
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Undergraduate Researcher at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Undergraduate Researcher at Amgen
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

    Aptamer discovery research in Dr. Bethany Powell Gray’s lab at The John’s Hopkins Medical School

  • Black Male Intiative Scholars Program Mentor at The Johns Hopkins University
    Aug 2023 - May 2024 · 10 mos

    Serving as a mentor for the black male initiative scholars program.