WHO WE ARE
Aya is a community governed, nonprofit membership corporation. We are in the start-up phase of organizational development.
Latasha Palmer
Chair, Publications
TaNeashia Sudds
VP, Chair of Development
Kiss'Shonna Curtis
Chair, Community Outreach
Jimese Harkley
Board Secretary
Coretta Scott-Harwood
Chair, Membership
Cassandra Williams
Board President
Jason Carroll
Chair, Professional Development
Brian Neal, Sr.
Chair, Finance
Join Us in Membership
Aya’ Community Land Trust is a membership organization.
Membership in a community land trust (CLT) is more than a transaction—it’s a commitment to the idea that everyone deserves stability, dignity, and a voice in the place they call home. Being a member means becoming part of a movement dedicated to transforming the traditional cycles of land ownership and wealth, ensuring that housing remains affordable and accessible for generations to come. In a CLT, members are not just residents but stewards of the community’s shared values and vision. They participate in decisions that safeguard homes from market pressures, keep families rooted, and maintain cultural vibrancy in neighborhoods often threatened by displacement.
As a CLT member, you’re a part of something lasting—a model of housing equity where each vote, idea, and commitment builds a more inclusive community. Membership ensures that residents have the power to shape their surroundings, promoting resilience and hope for future generations. Joining a community land trust is a bold stand for equitable development, fostering sustainable ownership that benefits not just individuals but the whole community. It’s an investment in people, in place, and in the future, affirming that everyone deserves a secure, affordable home.
