On April 28, 2021, Carnegie Mellon announced the launch of The Center for Shared Prosperity, a new initiative to address longstanding barriers to equity and foster economic empowerment in the greater Pittsburgh region. The Center Community Committee is at the heart of the center’s work, providing expertise, lived experiences and personal connections to Pittsburghers who will be impacted by its initiatives. Meet six of the inaugural members of the committee:
Crystal Jennings
Stewardship and Community Engagement Manager, City of Bridges Community Land Trust
For Crystal Jennings, community organizing began very personally, when she became involved in efforts to support residents, including her father, who were being evicted from their homes. That involvement helped her understand how residents can have a voice in decisions that affect them and that it often takes many voices to be heard by those with the authority to make those decisions.