Background
Brown-Chappell, Betty L. was born on November 25, 1946 in San Francisco, California, United States. Daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Clara Lucille (Williams) Brown.
Brown-Chappell, Betty L. was born on November 25, 1946 in San Francisco, California, United States. Daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Clara Lucille (Williams) Brown.
Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1969; Master of Social Work, University of Michigan, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1991.
Social caseworker Detroit Health Department, 1971. Community service assistant Commission on Community Relations, Detroit, 1971-1973. Administrative assistant Senior Citizens Department, 1973-1977.
Assistant director Walter Reuther Senior Citizens Centers, 1977-1979. Visiting instructor, research associate University Illinois Chicago, 1979-1980. Coordinator academy advisory, associate professor Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, 1980-1984.
Assistant dean University Chicago, 1984-1989. Field coordinator Illinois State University, Normal, 1990-1992. Assistant professor University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1992-1996.
Professor Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, since 1996, director Bachelor of Social Work program, 2000—2002. Management consultant United Tenants Speak, Detroit, 1994. Educational consultant C.O.T.S., Detroit, 1994.
Member National Association of Social Workers (board directors Michigan chapter 1999-2001, president-elect 2001-2002, president 2002-2004, past president since 2004, National executive council of president 2001-2002, co-chair midwest coalition 2004-2006), National Aging Section Committee, National Association Black Social Workers (steering committee 1975-1979, vice president Detroit chapter 1974-1975).
Married Michael James Chappell, October 1, 1975. Children: Michael Jahi, Aisha Ebony.