Maren Brown works independently, as well as in concert with a network of associates who complement her work with clients.

Erin Thornton currently works for the Mid-America Arts Alliance as their Evaluation Specialist, and continues to consult independently for other arts organizations and foundations on their projects. Brown strongly recommends Thornton as a consultant.
In 2014, Thornton began working with Maren Brown Associates as an independent contractor, assisting the firm with the collection and analysis of data. Over the years, Thornton worked on a variety of projects, including the Delaware Division of the Arts, Mid-America Arts Alliance (Engage Houston 2 and 3, Kansas City Engage), UMass Fine Arts Center Global Arts project, University Museum of Contemporary Art, Connecticut College, and Artist in Business training programs, among others.
Thornton holds an Associates in Fine Arts, a Bachelor’s in Marketing, and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Management from Springfield College.