About Me

Hi, I’m Dr. Sabrina M. Brown, founder of Shift by Sabrina — a movement and consulting practice dedicated to helping people and organizations transform mindsets, strengthen leadership, and achieve sustainable success.

I’m originally from Asheboro, North Carolina — the preacher’s kid and the youngest of seven. Growing up in a big, loving family taught me compassion, resilience, and a deep desire to help others. Leaving home to attend college four hours away changed my life forever. I’m a proud product and advocate of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and have also worked at a variety of institutional types, giving me a broad perspective on education and leadership.

Throughout my career, I’ve been committed to helping others grow and succeed. I’ve served in key leadership roles at colleges and universities across the country — including Davidson College, Rhodes College, Harris-Stowe State University, and Washington University in St. Louis, where I was the inaugural Director of the Taylor Family Center for Student Success supporting first-generation and limited-income students.

After a rewarding career in higher education, I founded Shift Consulting to expand that mission. Today, I work with higher education institutions, nonprofits, and small business owners to design strategies that inspire growth, equity, and purpose. My work combines research-based strategy with heart-centered leadership — because real change starts with a shift in mindset.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English from Elizabeth City State University, a Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

I’m proud of the diversity of the communities I’ve served and the people I’ve been able to support. I believe success looks different for everyone — it’s not about where you start or the title you hold, but the effort you put in and the belief you have in yourself.

Shift is my passion project and personal declaration — a reflection of my faith, positivity, and love for life. It’s about creating space for more joy, love, laughter, and peace while inspiring others to live boldly and authentically.

Shift isn’t about titles or positions — it’s about transformation. Through my work and my journey, I encourage you to make your own shift toward purpose, peace, and fulfillment.

Cheers to more joy. Cheers to more love. Cheers to more laughter. Cheers to self-love. Cheers to peace. And cheers to your next Shift.