Current term: 2023-2026
Monica.Robinson@HarrisonburgVA.gov
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Biography
- Born in Waterbury, CT
- Raised in Harrisonburg, VA
- One son and five beautiful grandchildren
Education
- ABD Special Education, 2009, Walden University - Minneapolis, MN
- Master of Arts: Special Education, 2004, James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
- Bachelor of Arts: History, 2003, James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
- Associate of Applied Science: 1999, Blue Ridge Community College, Graduated Magna Cum Laude - Weyers Cave, VA
- High School Diploma, Harrisonburg High School 1987
Occupation
- Executive Director Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project
Civic Involvement/Other Boards and Commissions
- Council Representative - Central Shenandoah Planning Commission
- Council Representative - Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board
- Council Representative - City / School Liaison
- Council Representative - CDBG Selection Committee
- Council Representative - Community Criminal Justice Board
- Council Representative - City / HRHA Liaison
- Council Representative - Ordinance Advisory Committee
- Board Member - Human Development & Education (VML)
- Member. American Association of University Women 2022
- Fund Rep Blue Ridge Area, Fresh Air Fund 1998-present
- Board of Directors, Second Home 2015-2017
- Chair, Harrisonburg African American Festival, 1998-2014
- Board of Directors, North East Neighborhood Association 2011-2012
- Co-Founder, Cop Watch, 1998
- Co-Chair, Harrisonburg International Woman's Day March 2016-present
- Co-Chair, Harrisonburg High School Space Study Committee, 2017
- Member, Virginia Organizing Party, 2000-2003
- Member, Harrisonburg Restorative Justice Coalition, 2016
- President, Harrisonburg Rockingham National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 4-Terms 2002-2004, 2016-present
- Welcoming Harrisonburg Council 2018-2019
- Harrisonburg Comprehensive Plan Historic Resources Committee
- For Harrisonburg High School 2 Committee
- Many Voices of Harrisonburg Committee
- Board of Directors, Our Community Place 2020-present
- Neighboring Stories Project
- Peoples Day Organizing Committee
- Harrisonburg City Public Schools School Recourse Officers Taskforce 2021
- Lucy F. Simms Golf Tournament-Scholarship Committee
Favorite thing about Harrisonburg:
"Living in this city gives me the opportunity to experience a wide variety of cultures and learn from my neighbors who now call Harrisonburg their home."