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Professional page of Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services and the Thousand Stories Podcast. Tweets, likes and retweets are my own.

[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

I'm regularly asked for more information on a project or leader highlighted in the #thousandstoriespodcast. As such, I created a site to provide deep dives, allowing for listeners to continue to learn more about a guest or project. For your consideration:
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[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

Leading @OKDHS was the greatest professional role of my life and I am proud that I gave it everything I had. The truth is, there are thousands of people who have committed their lives to this reform that will never get public credit for their heroism. https://t.co/ya8pWYcu9o

[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

Many times, government task forces feel like window dressing and the agencies directed to participate can feel targeted and subsequently only halfheartedly cooperate. I am so proud to have chaired Oklahoma’s Child Welfare Task Force alongside committee members who… #thread

[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

Human services transformation is our nation’s greatest opportunity. That transformation REQUIRES technology modernization, which is why the @APHSA1 ISM conference is a ‘must attend.’ Excited to see friends from across the nation to change the world through human services. #ismmco

[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

This episode called 'A Vision that Matters' provides insight into what can happen if health and human services moves to a relational system focused on wellbeing as the outcome. Thanks Kelly for sharing your 'Vision that Matters.' Stay Tuned, Launching Soon!

[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

Recording the 'Thousand Stories Podcast' today with one of the most powerful leaders in government, @IowaHHS Director Kelly Garcia, reminded me of why I decided to start a podcast. There are inspiring leaders, partnerships and programs all across America... #thread

[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

Their stories are being muted by the prevailing toxic narrative of brokenness and corruption. I am excited to edit and publish this conversation about a vision for the health and human services system that is critical to driving outcomes for children and families... #thread

[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

@okdhs has made incredible progress in transforming OK’s child welfare system. We are proud to recognize and appreciate this improvement but we remain ‘fearless for continued change.’ Thankful to share the mission of @GovStitt’s ‘Child Welfare Task Force’ with @koconews today.

[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

@okdhs is fired about about being named as one of the five states to pilot mobile payment options. This is just one of the incredible opportunities ahead to modernize technologies in human services.

[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

“Digital wallets are changing the way we pay for everything, including groceries. We want to ensure SNAP leverages the latest technology to improve access to benefits, reduce fraud, and provide a better overall experience for the families we serve.” https://t.co/4vso6Mta4m

[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

I talk a lot about transforming the distribution model for human services, and just published another issue of the '45 Years Newsletter' on this topic. Click below to read and subscribe.
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[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

the future of this incredible organization. @OKDHS is on a role because of collaborative relationships grounded in mission. Congratulations on a successful budget hearing Dr. Shropshire and thanks to Mark Lawson and the rest of the OK House for their engagement and support.

[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

This video is a terrific representation of the person that Dr. @DebShropshire is and the impact she will have as the Director of @okdhs. I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunities ahead!

[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

What a powerful leader! Dr. Deb Shropshire’s first budget hearing on the floor of the House of Representatives was a success. She shared passion, vision, priorities and details on the agency’s path forward. Proud to have been able to be there as a witness and excited about… 🧵

[The Hunt Institute @Hunt_Institute]

After opening remarks from @hicks4ok, our very own @DanWuori moderates a session with Chris Jones, @SecretaryBrown, and Brittany Lee to discuss the barriers to #ChildCare access in Oklahoma, and strategies for helping families access high quality and affordable care. #OKLR23

[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

Looking forward to the opportunity to share thoughts on early childhood in Oklahoma on a panel this afternoon. The @HuntEarlyEd and @DanWuori have been such strong advocates and partners in this space. Always honored to work with them and today is no different!

[The Hunt Institute @Hunt_Institute]

It’s a great day for #EdPolicy discussions across the country 📚✈️

Not only is Day 2 of #HLR23 underway in NC, but members of our team are also in Oklahoma City this morning gearing up for #OKLR23 to start in just a few hours!

[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

'45 Years' newsletter | Trauma in Human Services

Our futures are not defined by the trauma of our past, however there is a high correlation between the two without an intervening force... human services, must become that intervening force.

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[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

A thread about the new real estate modernization strategy progress in Oklahoma! 🧵

[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

We are launching NEW trauma informed & hope centered spaces intentionally designed for child welfare work. The hard work in the middle of the night and the hard work in helping to build and rebuild families requires the right spaces.

[Justin Brown @jbrownokc]

Thankful for @GovStitt’s reappointment as Secretary of Human Services. Honored to sign my Oath of Office with the state’s Chief Justice this afternoon after the inauguration ceremony, and excited to continue to build a hope filled and human centered human services system.

[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

and we must always be motivated by the legacy that we leave on the children and families that we serve today. Their success will be the evidence of our success over the next 45 years.”

Thank you for subscribing to the ‘45 Years’ newsletter.

[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

I recently launched the ‘45 Years’ newsletter. Forty-five years represents my lifetime, as well as a millennium of changes in the human services space. This newsletter asks, “Can we do human services better, so that in 45 years those that follow…🧵

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[Secretary Brown @SecretaryBrown]

We are now talking about hope and pathways, opportunity, love and connectedness. We now have an opportunity to continue to move forward rebuilding human centered systems to make the next generation of leaders proud…