[Atlanta, Georgia, April 15, 2024] – Purpose Built Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Davon Gray as the organization’s new Vice President of Policy. With over 25 years of experience in advocacy and policy strategy, Davon brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role. Davon has led lobbying efforts, Political … Continue Reading →
Atlanta, GA, March 5, 2024 – Purpose Built Communities is pleased to announce Damon Bailey as a new Vice President of Network Member Success. A skilled nonprofit executive with over fifteen years working in disenfranchised communities across the South, Damon brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role supporting network members across … Continue Reading →
Atlanta, GA, March 5, 2024 – Purpose Built Communities is proud to announce the appointment of Andrea Arroyo as Vice President of Network Member Success. With an extensive background spanning over fifteen years in public education and community development, Andrea brings a wealth of experience as a manager, strategist, and advocate to her new role … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Communities is welcoming two new Vice Presidents of Network Member Success to our team. Both Andrea Arroyo and Damon Bailey will be leveraging their extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise to help serve network members across the country. “We’re so pleased that Andrea and Damon have chosen to join the Purpose Built Team,” says … Continue Reading →
Ellen Newton Joins Purpose Built Communities as New Chief Financial Officer Purpose Built Communities announces Ellen Newton as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Newton brings more than 20 years of experience to the organization committed to greater racial equity as it relates to mixed-income housing, cradle-to-college education, community wellness and economic vitality. In her … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Communities Welcomes James Brooks as Vice President of Housing and Community Development Jim Brooks, AICP, has joined the national nonprofit Purpose Built Communities as its Vice President of Housing and Community Development. As part of his role, Brooks will lead work around the organization’s mixed-income housing program and urban planning efforts, key components … Continue Reading →
“I am excited to join Purpose Built Communities and continue the transformational work across the Network, building national partnerships that further racial equity, healthy outcomes, and economic mobility in marginalized communities,” said Houston. “The opportunity to lead and build our national investment strategy of donors to support the collective impact of our 28 Network Partners … Continue Reading →
The goal of his program is to prepare leaders to have a systemic impact on the American education sector. Prior to this role, Ben served as a principal in Denver, CO, where he led a high school to improve two tiers on the state’s school accountability system. In addition to supporting high-quality schools, he is … Continue Reading →
Katie has committed her career to developing communities into thriving socially, economically and racially equitable neighborhoods. In her previous role as Executive Director of Focused Community Strategies (FCS) Katie led multiple initiatives providing mixed-income housing, economic development, job creation, youth development and food security in neighborhoods on Atlanta’s south side. Katie and her family have … Continue Reading →
Carol R. Naughton has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Purpose Built Communities, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving racial equity, economic mobility and health outcomes in neighborhoods across the country. … Continue Reading →
