Councils

THE PEOPLE MAKING
MELROSE PLAZA POSSIBLE.

The Melrose Plaza Advisory Council (MPAC) and Community Organization Council serve as liaisons between the NW community and Melrose Plaza, communicating local needs and identifying opportunities to address health disparities, workforce needs, and other community concerns.

The councils are made up of neighborhood leaders, community advocates, clergy members, business owners, industry specialists, and community partners. We’d like to thank each council member for their energy and commitment to improving the lives of others.

MELROSE PLAZA ADVISORY COUNCIL

  • Myleah Akers
    The Humble Hustle
  • Amazetta Anderson
    Carver Garden
  • Antinette Beane
    Melrose Library
  • Jordan Bell
    Roanoke Cultural Collective
  • Mindy Boyd
    Goodwill
  • Berniece Griffin
    Behavioral Health Navigators
  • Brenda Hale
    NAACP
  • Stan Hale
    Roanoke Tribune
  • Marylen Harmon
    One Valley
  • Cathy Hughes
    Gainsboro Neighborhood
  • Carla James
    Higher Ed Center
  • Elliott Major
    Dorcus House
  • Bettina Mason
    Anthem Healthcare
  • Robyn Mitchell
    Love Light Design Studios
  • Debra Pannell
    Goodwill
  • Anita James Price
    Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Connie Robertson
    Melrose-Rugby Neighborhood
  • Natasha Saunders
    Community Advocate
  • Marion Ware
    Melrose Advocate
  • Kelley Weems
    Goodwill

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION COUNCIL

  • Myleah Akers
    The Humble Hustle
  • Maureen Best
    LEAP
  • Amanda Folman
    Roanoke City
  • Greg Goodman
    Roanoke City – Housing
  • Berniece Griffin
    Behavioral Health Navigators
  • Brenda Hale
    NAACP
  • Carla James
    Higher Ed
  • Mae Johnson
    New Horizons Healthcare
  • Darlene Lewis
    HOPE Center
  • Cheryl Mosley
    United Way
  • Angie O’Brien
    Roanoke City: Assistant City Manager
  • Andre Peery
    Lion’s Club
  • Angela Penn
    TAP
  • Anita James Price
    Harrison Museum
  • Paula Wallace
    American Heart Association