Jean Brown

Jean Brown was the Executive Director of the Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center for 17 years and thus was responsible for producing The Prouty (among other events). Previously, Jean was the Director of Public Relations for Slim-Fast Foods in NYC, for Lender’s Bagels in West Haven, CT, and was a partner in a Madison Avenue marketing and public relations agency which promoted products nationally. Her first “life” was as an actor in NYC.

A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Jean moved to Hanover with her husband, Bill, and son, Ari, in 2002.

Introduction to AI – How Can AI Fit Into My Life? (Spring Term 2026)

Participant Testimonials:

This was a great course. Well designed and presented by highly knowledgeable instructors with full engagement of students. Thanks to Instructors, guest lecturers and Osher for putting it on.

Excellent course and study leaders who were able to explain AI terms and concepts in an easy to understand way. 

Introduction to AI – How Can AI Fit Into My Life? (Winter Term 2026)

Participant Testimonials:

Excellent use of a mere 4 sections for introduction, hands-on use, hearing from successful real-world users, and review.

This course way exceeded my expectations.  I learned so much, and appreciated that the course seemed to be well suited to those with many different backgrounds and tech ability.