Ecosystems
Groundwork New Orleans to Open Stormwater Park – Biz New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – Groundwork New Orleans and Healthy Community Services will open the Vision 2 Reality (V2R) Stormwater Management Park at 1541 N. Claiborne [from
Angela M Chalk
Healthy Community Services
Executive Director
expertise:
state: LA
city: New Orleans, LA
LGBTQ: NO
Tribal Affiliation: NO
languages: English
race + ethnicity: Black, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, African or African descendant
Angela is a dedicated advocate who works on urban flooding mitigation, coastal resiliency, and urban agriculture issues in New Orleans. As an Outreach Coordinator, she liaised for Medicaid Expansion, 'Homeless Court,' and served in public health roles. Notable accomplishments include Mayoral appointments, vice-presidencies, and Congressional testimony on ocean health. Angela is honored with awards for her 30+ years of state civil service and actively contributes to organizations like the American Public Health Association. Other topics you can discuss with her are how to build sustainable relationships with elected officials or other decision makers and decision making using the Community Spectrum of Engagement.
