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Michael D. Brown Biography

Michael D. Brown is an American attorney and former federal official recognized for his tenure as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under President George W. Bush. Brown served as FEMA administrator, overseeing the agency’s operations, including management of a $7 billion budget and a workforce of 2,600 employees. Before joining FEMA, Brown practiced law in Colorado and Oklahoma, serving as a bar examiner on ethics and professional responsibility for the Oklahoma Supreme Court and as a hearing examiner for the Colorado Supreme Court.

Brown began his federal emergency management career as FEMA’s general counsel and advanced to acting deputy director following the September 11 attacks. He was nominated as the first Under Secretary of Emergency Preparedness and Response in the Department of Homeland Security. At the White House, Brown served on the Consequence Management Committee and the National Security Council’s Deputies Committee, contributing to homeland security policy and emergency preparedness.

During Hurricane Katrina, Brown was named the Principal Federal Official and placed in charge of the federal government’s response. He was later relieved of on-site relief duties and subsequently resigned. The federal response to Hurricane Katrina became a focal point in discussions about crisis management and the structure of federal emergency management. Brown has since become a prominent voice in debates about the role and organization of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security.

Brown has addressed the criticism of his FEMA leadership, noting that it provides insight into government failures. He details his experiences in the book, "Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm: Hurricane Katrina, The Bush White House, and Beyond," and has argued for broader federal disaster funding and for FEMA’s independence from the Department of Homeland Security.

Following his resignation, Brown has worked as an author, consultant, and radio talk-show host. He hosts "The Michael Brown Show," broadcast on radio stations in Colorado and available nationwide online. Brown’s career spans federal law, emergency management, homeland security, and media, offering perspective on government accountability, crisis communication, and public policy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/01/2026.

Michael D. Brown Speaking Topics

  • WHEN THE WHEELS COME OFF

    Keep your audience in rapt attention as they hear what happens when an organization is faced with a crisis where nothing works and the whole world is watching.

    Every organization may face an expected crisis that tests the very existence of the company. What do you do when that happens and nothing seems to work?

    Once villified publicly, but now sought regularly by news organizations and major corporations, Michael Brown describes how to anticipate, react to and survive a crisis that has the potential of destroying any organization.

    Hear the gripping details of how to recognize when things aren't working and what you must do to keep your organization afloat and working.

    Don't think it won't or can't happen to you? Then ask Michael Brown to speak to your group and see their reaction aftewards.

    Your employees and coworkers will have a new sense of responsibility and accountability.

  • AN INSIDER'S VIEW OF 9/11

    On September 11, 2001, Michael Brown found himself aboard a KC-135 being escorted by fighter jets back to Andrews Air Force Base. Hear his intriguing story of what took place at the White House, the Pentagon, Ground Zero and FEMA in those days afterwards.

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Deadly Indifference The Perfect (Political) Storm: Hurricane Katrina, The Bush White House, and Beyond
Deadly Indifference The Perfect (Political) Storm: Hurricane Katrina, The Bush White House, and Beyond
Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm: Hurricane Katrina, The Bush White House, and Beyond
Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm: Hurricane Katrina, The Bush White House, and Beyond

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  • What topics does Michael D. Brown speak about?

    Michael D. Brown is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Broadcasting, Business Coaching, Change Management, Crisis Management, Economy, Empowerment, Energy, Environment, European Heritage, Faith & Religion, Faith & Religion, Government, Host & Emcee, Inspirational, Journalist, Law, Leadership, Military, Motivational, Non-Fiction Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Political, Republican, Security & Defense, Workshop

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Michael D. Brown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as WHEN THE WHEELS COME OFF, AN INSIDER'S VIEW OF 9/11, MR. BROWN GOES TO WASHINGTON and PERSONAL RESILIENCE - SURVIVING THE ONSAUGHT OF HATE IN TODAY'S WIRED WORLD. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael D. Brown for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Michael D. Brown generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rick Tumlinson, Caspar Berry, Shawn Rene Zimmerman, Rosario Marin and Ian Bremmer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael D. Brown for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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