Council Member Monica Robinson

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."