Traci N. James fosters community resilience and sustainability as the assistant director of the Center for Neighborhood Resilience. Her work advances food and environmental justice through initiatives such as the Govans Community Fridge & Pantry, as well as organizing cleaning and greening activities to enhance the local environment. By forging strategic community partnerships along the York Road corridor, Traci improves food access and security for residents. Her unique background, transitioning from an 11-year journalism career to earning master's degrees in divinity and education, equips her with a diverse skill set and a profound understanding of the intersection between community engagement and sustainable development.