For fifteen years, I pursued an academic career. During this time, I taught at Rice University, University of St. Thomas, Georgetown University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. In 1993, I agreed to leave academics and help my husband, David Brown, establish a clinical research organization in Austin. Since this time, I have overseen the development of Community Clinical Research. We have contributed to the introduction of many important new treatments for mental illnesses, provided a thoughtful alternative to well over a thousand study participants, and brought together a careful, creative and energetic group of professionals whose sole focus has been research to improve treatments for mental illnesses. I am very proud of the work we have accomplished as well as our ever-expanding capabilities.