Mashonda S. Taylor is President and CEO of Woodlawn United, the nonprofit leading comprehensive revitalization in Birmingham’s Woodlawn and Kingston communities. A nationally recognized leader in place-based community transformation, she works across philanthropic, public, and private sectors to advance housing, education, economic mobility, and resident leadership. Under her leadership, Woodlawn United has leveraged more than $60 million in community investment, secured significant federal and state funding, and cultivated strategic partnerships that accelerate revitalization and influence public policy. A sought-after speaker and strategic advisor, Mashonda brings expertise in aligning leadership, investment, and policy to drive sustainable change. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University New Orleans and a master’s in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University. A three-time Birmingham Business Journal Power 60 honoree and its 2023 Nonprofit CEO of the Year, she remains committed to strengthening neighborhoods, developing leaders, and creating opportunities for residents to thrive.