Mission

Our mission is to create a powerful and economically vibrant Central City. Our work focuses on building assets and opportunities, leadership development, and advocacy.

Vision

We envision a Central City where quality of life for everyone is defined by high quality schools, full employment, an abundance of business and entrepreneurial opportunities, and a healthy and safe environment.

Values

We promote collaboration and the practice of fairness and reciprocity.

We are dedicated to embracing diversity.

We are committed to the ethics of compassion and respect.

We actively and diligently resist racism and classism.

We encourage environmentally responsible development.

We value the influence of culture in the development of healthy community life.

Our Team

Tanya Renee James, MSW – Executive Director
trjames@myccra.org

Maggie Hermann – Community Engagement Associate
maggiehermann@myccra.org

Lolita M. Ross, MPPA, PMP – Organizational Development Consultant
lross@sharedstrategygroup.com

Our Board

Reverend Samson Skip Alexander | Board Member Emeritus | Civil Rights Activist

Carol Sutton | Treasurer | Working Actress and Culture Bearer

Carol Bebelle | Executive Director | Ashé Cultural Arts Center

Julie Menhati Singleton | Business Owner | The Breath is Life Healing & Wellness Center

Lisa Mazique | Community Developer | Central City EOC

Bahiy Watson | Executive Director and Engineer | The 1881 Institute of Technology

Adele London | Business Advisor | Goodwork Network

Karen Evans | Executive Director | New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board

Our Supporters

Past & Present