My Name is Terrence Brown. I am the Police Chaplain President for the Monrovia Police Department, where I also reside. My passion is Community Outreach, Activism & Volunteerism, so much so that I have recently started a Non- Profit entitled Impact Community United, which solely exists to change the course of the life trajectories of youth and families experiencing various forms of hardship and crisis across America, one community at a time. ICU’s goal is to involve the community in the development and creative process of services intended to meet their unique needs with emancipatory impact.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am happily married to Elana M. Brown for over 24 years. I have two daughters, Victoria, who is 22, and Jor’Denay, 19 years old, all of whom are graduates of Monrovia High School, including my beautiful wife.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
In addition to serving as a Police Chaplain for ten years, I serve as a Pastor of a church that my wife & I both co-founded, entitled Impact Community Christian Center. I absolutely love being of service to others, assisting in whatever way I can to ensure people have all the tools and resources they need to reach their fullest potential!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Sena, Basin 141 and Tacos Y Papas,
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
24 Years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Steve Baker, City Treasurer, Historian, and has a wonderful singing voice. I heard him sing once and was totally blown away!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Jerusalem! I am an avid Bible reader, so I would love to visit some of the places that I have read so much about.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Count of Monte Cristo
Q: What advice would you give to people?
When it comes to your dreams & fulfilling your purpose – DON’T SETTLE!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
African Safari – I love nature and wildlife and love watching shows that highlight Nature’s beauty, so I would love to “safely” experience that!
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
A Christian Rapper named “KB”
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
KattyWompus – The Dollmakers
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
President Obama – He got his roots in Grassroots Community Activism – I would love just to pick his brain on his start with respect to that activism. I’m sure there are many books that document his past community endeavors, but I would just love to sit him down face-to-face and just have a conversation, We will meet at Sena, of course!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing about Monrovia is, of course, the people – just how family-oriented they are and willing to help. I remember when my wife and I had taken my nephews, ages 5, 2 & 1, to live with us for a while. Upon their arrival, the late great Pam Fitzpatrick found out and made sure those boys had a wonderful Christmas. I’m tearing up as I write this, but that’s just one example of the community seeing a need and coming together. As a MAP Leader, I’ve witnessed it on countless occasions at various community events.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still living, working & serving this wonderful Monrovia Community
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I used to write Poetry & Short Stories
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Hawaii
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December – Christmas – the Best Single Day is Sunday
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My Wife’s Cooking!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Wife & Daughters
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
My Wife’s Peach Cobbler & Pound Cake
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Elana, Victoria and Jor’Denay
