Biography

Creighton Brown (he/him) serves as a corporate and inclusion trainer at Wanzek Construction and as Social Media Editor at Assay: A Journal of Nonfiction Studies. Previously, Creighton coordinated Inclusion Initiatives and LGBTQ+ Programs at North Dakota State University;  taught literature, writing, and research courses exploring social and environmental justice at the Universities of North Dakota and Kansas; and managed Fellows in the Center for Community and Civic Engagement at Carleton College. While at the University of Kansas, he served as production researcher on an Emmy-winning film for the Kansas City Public Library. Creighton lives, writes, and dog walks in Moorhead, Minnesota. 

Consulting + Training

Whether in the classroom or boardroom, Creighton brings refreshing honesty and authenticity to conversations and educational opportunities exploring equity and inclusion in the workplace and LGBTQ+ allyship. As a former scholar and educator, Creighton weaves together personal experiences, research, and educational pedagogy to create welcoming and inclusive conversational and learning environments. For more information on consulting, training, and speaking engagements, please contact Creighton through the form under Contact.

Notable Consultations + Trainings: Sanford Health + Roger Maris Cancer Center, West Fargo Public Schools, NDSU Counselor Education, NDSU Libraries, NDSU Volleyball

Certifications: Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset, Outward Inclusion, DiSC, FranklinCovey Leadership and Execution, NCCER Certified Instructor

Publications