caption children birth_place subject nationality article_title birth_date alt language period image spouse education name occupation alma_mater
brown -rrb- at the texas conference for women -lrb- 2012 2 san antonio , texas , u.s. self-help american brené brown
 18 november 1965 brené brown english 2004 -- current dr. cropped -rrb- . jpg brene brown at texas conference for women -lrb- steve alley 1994 doctor work bachelor of social work of philosophy in social work master of social brené brown research professor author public speaker licensed master social worker university of houston university of texas at austin
brené brown

brené brown -lrb- born november 18 , 1965 -rrb- is an american scholar , author , and public speaker , who is currently a research professor at the university of houston graduate college of social work .
over the last twelve years she has been involved in research on a range of topics , including vulnerability , courage , worthiness , and shame .
she is the author of two # 1 new york times bestsellers : `` the gifts of imperfection '' -lrb- 2010 -rrb- and `` daring greatly '' -lrb- 2012 -rrb- .
she and her work have been featured on pbs , npr , ted , and cnn .
