Dr. Troy Brown began his career in education as a high school English teacher and coach, where he first developed his belief in the power of building positive relationships with students. He became a high school principal and district administrator before joining the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) in 2018 as associate superintendent of Student Programs and Services. In 2021, he was appointed as the 27th San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools and was reelected to the position in 2022 and 2026.

As County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brown has continued to emphasize the importance of building positive relationships with students, staff, and families. Dr. Brown has focused on strengthening career technical education, providing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs to educate students and train teachers, supporting school districts, and improving early literacy in San Joaquin County.

Dr. Brown believes in the power of education to change lives and transform communities. Under his leadership, the SJCOE has grown and provided more opportunities for students, particularly in STEM, the arts, and outdoor education program offerings through SJCOE STEM Programs. This includes a mobile version of the SJCOE FabLab, which extends the reach of the educational maker space filled with tools and state-of-the-art technology where students and teachers alike engage in hands-on learning.