From the ropes course to the hospital floor, Heather Brown has always found meaningful ways to show up for others. A Philly native turned proud Baltimorean, she’s worn many hats—AmeriCorps volunteer, camp counselor and now a doctor in palliative care.

Her Baltimore story began in 2020, when she turned to the Jewish community to build connections—what started as a search for friendship quickly grew into deep involvement and leadership within The Associated’s Young Adult Division .

Here are five things to know about Heather.

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