Shonna Majors, the city’s former director of community violence reduction, is now executive director of the Brightwood Community Center. The nonprofit announced the move Dec. 8.
“Shonna’s robust advocacy for our city and grassroots organizations made her the ideal fit for our organization,” Roger Outcalt, the center’s board chair, said in a statement. “Her experience and expertise to leverage partners and funding will guide us to new heights in serving our neighbors at a more effective level.”
Majors left her role with the city in November, citing the toll anti-violence work can take on a person’s mental health.
“Being in the trenches is where real change happens, and the Brightwood Community Center’s mission aligns with my desire to serve at the grassroots level,” Majors said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the board and staff to deepen the organization’s impact as it enters this next chapter.”
Majors started her role with the community center effective immediately.
