Join us for another installment of CREWBaltimore's Neighborhood Series, which will focus on development in the Upton community of West Baltimore! We'll learn about exciting projects in the community, including the redevelopment of Justice Thurgood Marshall's elementary school into a new community amenity center and the redevelopment of the historic Upton Mansion into the permanent home and research center for the AFRO American Newspapers' archives and headquarters for the Newspaper and its affiliated nonprofit, Afro Charities.
Come join us to learn about the transformative development happening across this historic community.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr. pursues a mission of culturally sensitive and relevant community economic development. His extensive experience and commitment to underserved communities are evident throughout his career.
As the Executive Director of Afro Charities, Savannah Wood leads the charge to increase access to the 130+-year-old AFRO American Newspapers’ extensive archives. In this role, she shepherded the organization through a period of historic growth.
As Director of Development Advisory at Cross Street Partners, Carla manages development projects for real estate and financial advisory clients. In this role she provides additional capacity to primarily non-profit organizations to help execute their development vision.
Shauntee Daniels, Executive Director of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, is an enterprising women leader of change in moving the heritage tourism field forward in Baltimore and is an example of innovation, perseverance, and inclusion.
