22 years experience in Social Impact, Research, Fundraising, College Career Development and the solicitation of major gifts for multiple national and regional organizations.

As the Chairman of the Black Voice Foundation, Brown leads conversations on empathy and history with hundreds of teachers and thousands of students where learners gain knowledge and power of Freedom Movements. . Recently re-elected to a second term, he represents 33 school districts and over 400,000 students as the President of the San Bernardino County Board of Education.

As a collector of historical artifacts, Brown is the curator and storyteller of the major collection of rare documents helping people to understand and explore the institution of slavery through civil rights in America. “The Gore Collection has a focus on building historical empathy by immersing you in a world where people were considered objects - a prejudice that was entirely based on the color of one's skin.” Our traveling exhibits have been viewed by over 75,000 people at the California African American Museum (Los Angeles), University of California Riverside, and the San Bernardino County museum along with multiple schools in the region. We challenge visitors to ask themselves ‘In 100 years, what will history say about you?’”

Working with thousands university students, “My research shows many valuable skills our students need to become productive leaders in their society, which includes critical thinking, communication, flexibility, initiative, the ability to work on a team and a strong work ethic. These skills partnered with a strong educational curriculum, exposure to opportunities and high expectations will allow students to see a path that leads them to success."

Hardy has been married to his wife Sonietta for 23 years and together they have two daughters, Peyton, 11 year old dancer and scholar, and Jordan, 21, Alumna from Spelman College and a Phd student at The University of California, Riverside.