Historical Cemetery Preservation

Role

Volunteer Logistics & Communications Lead

Date

January 2024 - Present

Partner

Dr. Donald Williams

Impact

• Spearheaded volunteer logistics and communications for biannual MLK Day and Juneteenth community cleanups at the historical Harrisburg Jackson Cemetery.
• Successfully mobilized and managed over 200 unique volunteers across a two-year period by streamlining onboarding communications, sign-up processes, and event follow-up.
• Led physical restoration and historical preservation efforts, coordinating teams to clear overgrown fence lines and restore the cemetery's central mound.
• Fostered deep community partnerships and civic engagement by translating physical restoration needs into clear, actionable volunteer projects.