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Carmella Williams

Moreland | Youth and Families

Carmella-Williams

Carmella D. Williams strongly believes in community and service.  After serving in the U.S. Navy, she moved back home to Cleveland with an appreciation for and understanding of the importance of a strong community and the unimagined gains made by people working together.  Carmella has worked on behalf of Moreland on the Move Community Association (MOMCA) to develop strong relationships with neighbors and community stakeholders to provide positive activities and events for families.  She also has collaborated with city leaders to address a variety of concerns affecting the quality of life of residents concerning housing, community safety, and neighborhood beautification.  She is currently working with various stakeholders to organize ballroom dance classes for teens that will offer life lessons along with instruction on Detroit style ballroom dance.  Carmella stands behind the MOMCA mantra which is, “It is not about where you live but how you live,” and has it in mind when working on youth activities, community development, and neighborhood revitalization.