Board Member Active Emeritus

Mariah Brown

"Lift as we climb.” — Mary Church Terrell

Mariah Brown is committed to bridging science and business. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Pre-Pharmacy from Jackson State University in 2019, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Butler University in 2023. In 2020, she joined Eli Lilly and Company as a scientist in the Talent Development Academy Leadership Development Program (TDA LDP), a rotational program spanning discovery to development. She transitioned into a Senior Chemist role, contributing to lab-based research, before joining the legal team as a manager focused on patent competitive intelligence and insights research. “What I enjoy most about my job is that it allows me to fulfill my ‘why’ by helping people,” she shares.

Mariah was drawn to Women & Hi Tech after seeing the organization actively hosting events aligned with its mission. She felt included from the very beginning and saw the opportunity to interact with and learn from a diverse group of women in STEM. During Mariah’s time as the K-12 director, she strived to make a lasting impact on the people she worked with, pushing herself and others passionate about K-12 to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth.

Mariah currently lives on the west side of Indianapolis and loves to spend time with her family and friends. An adventure-seeker at heart, she enjoys skydiving, exploring new cuisines, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and traveling whenever the opportunity arises.

Connect with Mariah on LinkedIn to learn more about her professional journey: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahbrown15