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of color in community and economic development. We’re
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synergy and make strategic connections that uplift the
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as you help build greater communities. Inside WCCD, you’ll find the support, resources and
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Seeking 1-2 graduate-level
research fellows. As a research
fellow, you will join our team and
participate in various aspects of
our work building cooperative
housing ownership models.

An ambitious, entrepreneurial,
and thoughtful Research Director
to help build up the Initiative’s
research program

Baltimore | a strong
entrepreneurial drive coupled
with intense curiosity and
creativity to join its dynamic real
estate development team.

Reinvigorate how Housing
Alexandria handles
IT. Move
IT processes that are
currently being handled by a
third party to in-house.

view all opportunities

Membership Directory

Crystal
Jackson

Company: Bank of
America


Role: SVP, Sr Credit
Products Manager


Membership Status:
WCCD Board of Directors

Dekonti
Mends-Cole

Company: JP Morgan
Chase & Co.


Role: Exec. Dir. - Head of DEI
Initiatives for Corp. Resp.


Membership Status:
WCCD Board of Directors

KellyAnn
Kirkpatrick

Company: Amazon


Role: Sr. Product Manager,
Housing Equity Fund (ACI)


Membership Status:
WCCD Board of Directors

Brittney
Jordan, Esq.

Company: DC Health
Benefit Exchange Auth.


Role: Privacy Officer & Sr.
Assoc. General Counsel


Membership Status:
WCCD Board of Directors

EVENTS

It’s not luck. It’s
execution.

MAR

13

Open to the Public

As We Rise: Balancing
Self-care and Success

MAR

27

Open to the Public

Connecting with fellow WCCD Members — whether virtually or in-
person — is crucial for forging meaningful relationships and gaining
valuable insights that fuel your professional growth. Whether you’re
looking to network or dive into workshops and expert-led sessions to
learn actionable strategies for community development, our events
offer the perfect blend of connection and education. Here’s a sneak
peek of our upcoming events for members (and a few where
prospective members can participate). We can’t wait to see you there!

Upcoming 2025 Events

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they care about supporting women of color in their efforts to shape better
communities. They’re here because they don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk.
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