Welcome to PCC
Project Community Capital® (PCC) is a social capital platform that connects people in underserved communities with jobs. PCC bridges the social capital of employment decision-makers of companies with individuals in low-income communities.
Meet the Team
Dr. Gina Merritt, MBA
Dr. Gina Merritt, MBA
Dr. Gina Merritt, MBA
Founder
Founder Dr. Gina Merritt, MBA created Project Community Capital® to do one thing: Reduce Economic Inequality. Through our platform, low-income residents get employed, MBE’s get more work, and social capital is provided to all parties. PCC, a social capital platform can increase economic equality for all.
Alexis Green
Dr. Gina Merritt, MBA
Dr. Gina Merritt, MBA
Economic Empowerment Platform Director
With her strong focus on program development, partnership building, and community outreach, Alexis is committed to creating opportunities for economic independence and effecting positive change. Her exceptional leadership and expertise ensure that PCC's initiatives have a significant impact on individ
Economic Empowerment Platform Director
With her strong focus on program development, partnership building, and community outreach, Alexis is committed to creating opportunities for economic independence and effecting positive change. Her exceptional leadership and expertise ensure that PCC's initiatives have a significant impact on individuals' lives and contribute to building a more equitable future.
Dakotah Jennifer
Dr. Gina Merritt, MBA
Dakotah Jennifer
Creative Director & Grant Manager -
Jennifer executes Grant Management, Proposal Design, Social Media Consulting and Website design. She
manages all outward-facing website design, messaging, and media. She designs affiliate websites, creates distributable information content, designs RFP & RFQ covers and media, and assists in correcting and
Creative Director & Grant Manager -
Jennifer executes Grant Management, Proposal Design, Social Media Consulting and Website design. She
manages all outward-facing website design, messaging, and media. She designs affiliate websites, creates distributable information content, designs RFP & RFQ covers and media, and assists in correcting and dispursing brand messaging and content. Jennifer also manages the grant process, editing and writing grants for PCC, and coordinating grant organization.
Brittni Hardie
Leighanne Guettler-James
Dakotah Jennifer
PCC Social Media Coordinator
Hardie manages all PCC social media accounts and content. She engages followers, fosters connections, and performs outreach through the various PCC accounts. Through her social media work, she also tracks social media analytics, delivers reports on account growth, and aids the quickly growing NREUV & PCC teams
PCC Social Media Coordinator
Hardie manages all PCC social media accounts and content. She engages followers, fosters connections, and performs outreach through the various PCC accounts. Through her social media work, she also tracks social media analytics, delivers reports on account growth, and aids the quickly growing NREUV & PCC teams in achieving cyber safety. She also creates and manages event flyers, newsletters, forms, and graphics for community engagements and outreach events.
Corey Pollard
Leighanne Guettler-James
Leighanne Guettler-James
Community Development Manager
Pollard oversees PCC outreach and recruitment for workforce, economic, and community development efforts. Develops relationships with community organizations, employment agencies, nonprofits, community colleges, and faith-based organizations. Attracts and recruits PCC platform applicants by advertising and us
Community Development Manager
Pollard oversees PCC outreach and recruitment for workforce, economic, and community development efforts. Develops relationships with community organizations, employment agencies, nonprofits, community colleges, and faith-based organizations. Attracts and recruits PCC platform applicants by advertising and using networking resources. Performs routine wellness check-in with candidates and connects them with any resource they need.
Leighanne Guettler-James
Leighanne Guettler-James
Leighanne Guettler-James
Community Development Associate - Event Planning & Volunteer Program
Guettler-James supports in Event Planning, through budgeting events, coordination with community contributors, and researching vendors. She is also instrumental in organizing the Volunteer Program, working on process refinement, marketing, and implementation of the new Volunteer system.
Lakeisha Smith
Treniesha Strong
Treniesha Strong
Community Development Associate -
Smith aids in bridging the gap between the community and the PCC family. By using her voice, platform, and social capital connections in the city, she is able to reach the people and businesses needed to help make these projects a success.
Treniesha Strong
Treniesha Strong
Treniesha Strong
Community Development Associate - Intern
Strong supports the community engagement team in coordinating outreach activities at various projects, corresponding with partners and PCC Network members, and aiding in community connections.