Rev. Marlene joins the Middle Church team after a long career in youth and community development programming. Marlene worked with the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) on its place-based strategy and in various increased levels of leadership for 25 years. As a former member of the HCZ senior management team, Marlene had the opportunity to develop, implement and manage key initiatives including Beacon school-based programs, the HCZ project, Promise Academy Charter Schools and finally the Healthy Harlem program.
