Bridging Policy and Community
September 11, 2025
In August 2023, I joined Woodlawn United as the Director of Development and Communications. It was an exciting opportunity to share the stories of transformation...
The Cottages on Georgia Road: A New Beginning
September 8, 2025
This groundbreaking was years in the making, and worth the wait. The vision for these homes began back in 2019. Then came the global pandemic....
13 Years of Service and a Neighborhood Still Rising
August 8, 2025
Change doesn’t happen overnight. It happens when people stay committed, remain present, and continue showing up for their community. At Woodlawn United, we’ve spent the...A Legacy That Launched Woodlawn United: In Memory of Tom Cousins
July 31, 2025
Message to Woodlawn United Board Members and Community on the Passing of Tom Cousins It is with great sadness that I inform you of...Policy in Proximity: What the Southern Legislative Conference Taught Us About Listening, Leading, and Building Stronger Communities
July 25, 2025
A Message from our Director of Advocacy and Engagement At Woodlawn United, we believe real change starts with presence — listening closely to residents and...Returning to Lead: Why Breakthrough Birmingham and Its Fellows Give Me Hope
June 5, 2025
Last night, I received a message from Mariohn Michel, Executive Director of Breakthrough Birmingham. She invited me to join her and the summer fellows for...From Storefront to Strategy: Building Woodlawn’s Business Ecosystem from Within
May 9, 2025
A Message from our Economic Vitality Director Eight years ago, my family and I opened Club Duquette—a lifestyle brand and storefront that took root in...