Cherry Hill's Community Quarterback
Honoring our Legacy, Building our Future
Cherry Hill Strong is a place-based nonprofit serving as the Community Quarterback for South Baltimore's historically Black Cherry Hill neighborhood. Founded in 2021, the organization coordinates residents, neighborhood leaders, partners, and public and private funders to advance a holistic, resident-centered vision for neighborhood transformation.
As a Purpose Built Communities® network member, the nonprofit is anchored across four interconnected pillars of cradle-to-career education pathways, high-quality affordable housing, economic vitality, and community wellness. The organization unites people and resources to continue building on Cherry Hill's rich legacy.
Our Mission
The mission of Cherry Hill Strong is to work alongside the residents of Cherry Hill to align partners and resources, set and implement strategy to strengthen education, affordable housing, economic vitality, and support community wellness based on the community's vision.
Our Vision
We envision a vibrant and sustainable Cherry Hill community in which all residents can thrive, uplifting current residents and inviting new community members by focusing on equitable opportunity. We envision Cherry Hill as a model neighborhood for anti-racist development and a self-determined renaissance.
Beliefs inform our agenda. Commitments drive our actions.
Center Residents
Cherry Hill residents are the lifeblood of the community and the most important assets of the neighborhood. We commit to centering their wisdom, will, and well-being in all of our work.
Focus on Equity
Each person in Cherry Hill deserves the opportunity to reach their highest potential. We commit to mitigating individual obstacles, dismantling systemic barriers, and reinforcing equitable access to opportunity for all.
Work Collectively
Cherry Hill is a diverse community of resilience and love where positive change is possible when we work together. We commit to cultivating what works and implementing long-term systems that fulfill the needs of the people of Cherry Hill.
The People Behind the Work
A dedicated team of residents, organizers, and partners driving change across Cherry Hill's four pillars.
Board of Directors
Alicia Wilson
Johns Hopkins University, Board Chair
Ashley Johnson-Hare
Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development, Vice Board Chair
Krysti Dickerson
Mayor's Office of Employment Development, Board Secretary
Detra Miller
Keller Williams Gateway, Board Treasurer
Stephanie Amponsah
Urban Alliance
Michael Battle
RICH Program
Crystal Branch
Cherry Hill Homes Tenant Council
Janet Currie
Bank of America
Jill Donaldson
MedStar Harbor Hospital
Tina Hike-Hubbard
Baltimore City Public Schools
Peggy Jackson-Jobe
Cherry Hill Community Coalition
Raymond Johnson
RAD Delegate
Cathy McClain
St. Veronica’s Roman Catholic Congregation
Joshua L. Michael
Sherman Family Foundation
Veronica Nolan
Urban Alliance
Cordell Pinckney
Mayo SnackzOur Team
Zeevelle "Z." Nottingham-Lemon
Founding Executive Director
Natasha Muhammad
Deputy Director
Sadaf Ahmad
Senior Resident, National Urban Fellows
Joshua Bailey
Director of Development
Malika Brown
Community Organizer
Brittany Coverdale
Sr. Program Manager
Carrie Finkelstein
Program Director, Cherry Hill Education Initiative