BARCC Leadership

President & Commercial Development Liaison
Mell Monroe
monroe@thebarcc.org

Vice President of Strategy
Safety / Security & Clean and Green
Dr. Keith McCoy
keith@thebarcc.org

Treasurer & Fundraising Director
Pamela Dempsey
pam@bronzevilleproperties.com

Records Chair & Condominium Liaison Director
Angela Higginbotham-Monroe
angie@thebarcc.org

Director of Activities & Marketing
Jonese Burnett
jonese@thebarcc.org

Director of Membership Development
Michelle Brown
michelle@thebarcc.org

Director of External Communications
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Director of Safety & Security / Chairman
Marie Smith
marie@thebarcc.org

Director of Condominium Development
Iva Funderberg
iva@thebarcc.org

Director of Commercial Development
Akari Muhansi
akari@thebarcc.org

Co-Director of Commercial Development
Teshera Henderson
teshera@thebarcc.org

Asst. Director of Commercial Development
Clarence Carson
clarence@thebarcc.org

Political Liaison
Tyrone Forte
tforte@thebarcc.org

Director of Condominium
Development Outreach
Marvell Turnage
marvell@thebarcc.org

Communications Director
Mechele Elias
mechele@thebarcc.org

Board Member
Phaedra Leslie
phaedra@thebarcc.org
Community Partner Organizations

The Bronzeville Area Residents' & Commerce Council (BARCC) is has developed relationships with various groups and organizations who are proud and supportive partners of the Bronzeville community.

Grand Boulevard Federation
A not for profit organization whose mission is to increase the quality of life for children, youth, families and residents of Bronzeville.
www.grandboulevardfederation.org

Bronzeville Chamber of Commerce
Actively works to promote, develop and unify the Bronzeville Business Community during this period of revitalization and development.
www.bronzevillechamber.com

Centers for New Horizons
A partner for families who seek to strengthen themselves, give hope, education and health to their children and build the communities in which they reside
www.cnh.org

Bronzeville Visitor Information Center
Provides news and information for the Bronzeville community.
www.bronzevilleonline.com

Illinois Institute of Technology
Located here in Bronzeville, this institution offers various degree programs in science and technology.
www.iit.edu

Illinois College of Optometry
The Illinois College of Optometry is the largest and oldest educational institution dedicated solely to the teaching of optometrists in the United States.
www.ico.edu

The GAP Community Organization
A charitable and educational organization that services Chicago's Douglas Community.
www.thegapco.blogspot.com/

Metropolitan Navy Pier and Exposition
Illinois government body that owns Chicago's Navy Pier.
www.navypier.com
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