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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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