Sara Winifred Brown

Sara Winifred Brown (1868–1948) was an African American teacher and medical doctor. She worked in disaster relief and gynecology. In 1910, she helped to found the group that would later become the National Association of University Women, and in 1924 was the first woman to serve as an alumni trustee of Howard University.

Early life Sara Winifred Brown was born in Winchester, Virginia.

Education Brown attended Hampton University, then called Hampton Normal and Agriculture Institute, graduating with honors.

She lived at Sage College dormitory, which three decades later changed its policy and barred residency to women of color. She returned to DC and taught biology. During World War I, she was one of 50 women chosen by the Women's War Work Council to be part of the "Flying Squadron". In 2010, as part of their Centennial celebration, the National Association of University Women planted a tree and placed a plaque to honor her founding efforts.