Mrs. Marilyn Roberts - Executive Director
Marilyn Roberts is the Executive Directore for Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society, Inc. (VCS) Mrs. Roberts started as the Administrative Office Assistant with VCS in 2005. She worked very closely with the Founder, Executive Director and other hired employees, which provided plenty of hands-on experience to successfully operate as the Executive Director in 2021.
Mrs. Roberts' job is to work with the board of directors and volunteers to fulfill Village Creek Society's long-term Vision and Mission for the entire length of the forty-four miles of Village Creek watershed in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Roberts duties include building partnerships with different communities within Village Creek watershed, work with natural science programs in local schools, economic development and advocate the preservation of Village Creek’s vibrant resources.
She is a member of the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW) and Sierra Club.
Mrs. Roberts' job is to work with the board of directors and volunteers to fulfill Village Creek Society's long-term Vision and Mission for the entire length of the forty-four miles of Village Creek watershed in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Roberts duties include building partnerships with different communities within Village Creek watershed, work with natural science programs in local schools, economic development and advocate the preservation of Village Creek’s vibrant resources.
She is a member of the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW) and Sierra Club.
Ms. Rachel Stokes - Village Creek Society Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
Rachel Stokes, a native of Anniston, AL, graduated from Samford University in 2014 with a bachelor of science degree in environmental science and a minor in sociology. After graduation, she served a yearlong term as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Birmingham. Rachel is currently a graduate student at UAB, studying public health with a concentration in environmental health and toxicology. The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship provides an opportunity for graduate students to develop leadership skills and serve others through community oriented service projects. This mission aligns with her career plans to work in rural community healthcare.