Dr. Tony Brown served as a Data Scientist at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In this role, Dr. Brown contributed to national-level substance use and mental health initiatives by developing data-driven tools and reports that informed strategic decision-making at the federal level.

Dr. Brown led the design and development of interactive dashboards, providing stakeholders including agency leadership, policymakers, and program managers with actionable insights into trends, performance metrics, and outcomes across substance use prevention and treatment programs. These tools enhanced transparency, supported program monitoring, and facilitated evidence-based resource allocation.

In addition to his dashboard work, Dr. Brown collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to produce high-level analytic products, including congressional budget review reports. His contributions helped shape funding strategies and program priorities by integrating complex data into clear, policy-relevant formats. Dr. Brown’s work at SAMHSA exemplified his ability to translate analytics into impact, bridging the gap between data science and public health action at the national level.