Ron Browne is a retired teacher, reading specialist, and curriculum coach with Chicago Public Schools and member of the Chicago Baha’i Community, serving on its Local Spiritual Assembly. Prior to teaching, he was a professional journalist and also worked in the insurance departments of two rental and leasing corporations. He is also president of the North Beverly Civic Association, a community action organization, and coordinator of the International Human Relations Council, an interfaith, intercultural social action organization on Chicago’s Southwest Side.