Monica Logan will be joining CommUnify, a Community Action Agency, as chief operating officer, effective May 8, CommUnify’s Board of Directors has announced.
Logan is a Licensed Master Social Worker with some 20 years of experience in programs, administration, community organizing, and clinical practice.
She comes to CommUnify from the Baltimore City Public School System, where she served as the director of System Learning and Development. In that role she led the implementation of adult learning activities and standards across 11 divisions, 164 schools and programs.
Logan also has experience with strategic planning, fundraising and staff development. Previously, she was the director of youth programs at the Parks & People Foundation, then became vice president of Program and Systems Quality at the National Summer Learning Association.
“After a robust search to find the right person in this important position for CommUnify, we feel so fortunate to have Monica joining our leadership team,” said CEO Patricia Keelean.
“The vast experience and community advocacy she brings to this role will help our organization to be more effective and enable us to expand the programs we provide to the community we serve, while supporting our talented staff,” Keelean said.
Logan was a Hall of Fame Division I college basketball player during her college career. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and a master’s in social work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore.
“I am honored to join CommUnify’s committed leadership team, and to provide programs and services to our community which help our local families and strengthen their economic resiliency,” Logan said.
“As a social worker, I was drawn to the organization’s mission and excellent reputation for creating more stable families and communities and I am thrilled to bring my experiences to enrich and grow the amazing work of CommUnify,” she said.
Logan recently moved to Santa Barbara from Baltimore.