Cherrelle J. Duncan, MPSA, is a dynamic public servant, entrepreneur, and community leader driven by a commitment to social, racial, and environmental justice. She is the Director of Community Engagement for LINK Houston, where she leads efforts to ensure equitable, affordable, and reliable transportation systems for all Houstonians. Cherrelle’s work includes building coalitions, advocating for vulnerable communities, and advancing policies that improve transportation access.
Her extensive public service career includes serving as Chief of Staff for Houston City Council District F, where she coordinated pandemic relief efforts, organized town halls, and tackled critical issues such as housing, resiliency, and workforce development. As a fundraiser, she raised $5 million for various nonprofit initiatives mobilizing resources for impactful change.
Cherrelle earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Louisiana and a Master’s in Public Service & Administration from Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service. Her work has garnered accolades, including Outstanding Alumni from the Bush School, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Young Outstanding Award, and the City of Houston’s Bravo Award. In 2023, she was appointed by the Biden Administration to the EPA’s National Advisory Committee on Environmental Protection.
Beyond her professional roles, Cherrelle is committed to nonprofit leadership, serving on the boards of the National Forum of Black Public Administrators Greater Houston Chapter and Ashmay’s Seeds of Abraham. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the National Urban League Young Professionals, Junior League of Houston, and Leadership Houston Class XLIII.
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