U of M Feature: Alum Leona Medley sees a greener future and with the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership

Detroit native Leona Medley, executive director of the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership, has always been passionate about serving her community. With her experience in community engagement and strategic partnerships, she’s well-equipped to build the community along the greenway.

Medley graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and earned her master’s degree in community development with a concentration in public policy from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Medley directed strategic community partnerships at Bedrock Detroit before taking on the greenway role last March.