Zeevelle "Z." Nottingham-Lemon is Founding Executive Director of Cherry Hill Strong, the non-profit community quarterback organization working with residents and other community stakeholders in the Cherry Hill community of south Baltimore city to lead equitable revitalization by employing the Purpose Built Communities model. Z., a Baltimore city native and resident, is an innovative anti-racist community servant and agent of change, with a strong record of grassroots organizing and workforce development.

Before her appointment at Cherry Hill Strong, Ms. Nottingham-Lemon served over 10 years with The Choice Program at University of Maryland Baltimore County, departing as Associate Director.