Harrisburg’s Latino Connection Foundation has a new top official.
The organization named Shalawn James as its new executive director on Friday, noting that she is the first director and will help lead a wave of growth.
The Latino Connection Foundation is focused on uplifting marginalized communities through housing, public health and economic development.
According to the foundation, James brings with her over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience that included work in housing, behavioral health, re-entry and more. She has worked for organizations such as Mental Health Association in PA, Pressley Ridge and St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center.
“At this stage in my career, the work is no longer just about professional growth. It is about creating sustainable, transformative change in communities that look like me and have historically been underserved,” James said. “The Latino Connection Foundation sits at the intersection of housing, public health, workforce development and economic advancement in a way that aligns directly with both my personal mission and my professional journey. This role is an opportunity to build strategically, lead with intention and create impact that lasts.”
The foundation emphasized that with James as the first executive director, it will be able to “deepen” its impact in the region. James will focus a specific emphasis on collaborative, equity-driven impact.
“Shalawn is the right leader for this moment,” said George Fernandez, founder of the Latino Connection Foundation. “This is a pivotal step for the Foundation as we continue building an organization that meets real community needs with intention, credibility, and long-term vision. Shalawn brings the leadership experience, regional knowledge, and values-driven approach needed to guide this work forward.”
For more information, visit Latino Connection Foundation’s website.
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