Regina Hall
Executive Director
Boston Thurmond United
Regina Hall, MS, MPA is a bold, and creative leader who has dedicated her professional career to public service.
Previously working in local and federal government, Hall transitioned to nonprofit management in 2019 as the Executive Director of Boston-Thurmond United (BTU). Her goal is to develop innovative strategies to combat intergenerational poverty at the neighborhood level through education, housing, and community wellness. She is focused on producing equitable birth outcomes in the 27105 zip-code of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Hall is a native of Winston-Salem, and holds a communication degree from East Carolina University. She has a master’s degree in psychology from Virginia State University and a master’s in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of work, Hall serves her community as a member of the Winston-Salem City Council. She is married to DeWayne. They have two daughters; Morgan and Mia.
10:15 am - 11:30 am ET
Community of Practice Workshops I-VI: Small Group Breakouts @ 2nd Floor
Residents Shaping Neighborhood Change: Who Gets to Decide?
Room: Grand 1
The Purpose Built model has many interlocking components – mixed-income housing, education, community wellness, and economic vitality – with Community Quarterback Organizations and residents holding it all together. For a neighborhood transformation effort to be truly successful, resident vision and voice must be central. Community Quarterback Organizations play a significant role in making sure that happens.
Drawing on the experiences of Purpose Built Network Members, this workshop explores practical strategies for building resident power and collective influence in the community. Participants will learn from a panel of Network Member peers how they have made the process of revitalization more accessible, used feedback effectively to build trust, and cultivated residents’ leadership potential.
Through discussion and real-world examples, the session will highlight approaches that build trust, develop local leadership, and support residents in shaping the decisions that affect their neighborhoods. Participants will also have an opportunity to share their own wins in building resident power and garner feedback and support from others about the challenges they may be facing. Attendees will leave with tools and ideas for fostering resident-led initiatives in their own communities.
