The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) recently hired Rebekah Morgan as Community Development Specialist and Chasta White as Housing Programs Specialist. These new additions further solidify the commission’s commitment to driving positive change and growth within the region.
Morgan is the Community Development Specialist, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a strong background in government and community planning. Before joining the WPPDC, she was the Assistant Park Manager at Fairy Stone State Park.
She has a master’s degree in public administration from Troy University. Morgan also served in the Marine Corps as a Special Intelligence Communicator/System Administrator. She enjoys spending time with her four kids and is excited for warmer weather so they can go kayaking and hiking area trials.
“I look forward to getting to know our community partners and the communities they serve while being able to assist them with obtaining grants to help fund their projects and plan future projects,” said Morgan. “There is a lot of great work going on in the planning district, and I’m excited to be able to be a part of it.”
White will be the Housing Programs Specialist, equipped with a proven track record in housing. Her in-depth understanding of housing programs and grant proposals makes her a vital addition to the commission’s efforts in addressing the region’s housing needs. White gained valuable experience as the Housing and Redevelopment Specialist for the City of Danville before joining the WPPDC. She possesses a profound insight into Danville, having been born and raised there. She also served the City of Danville as their Senior Account Clerk and Housing Environmental and Grant Specialist. She attended Hampton University where she majored in Accounting. She likes to travel, try new foods, and watch her kids play sports.
“I look forward to creating housing in the entire WPPDC area as well as improving the quality of life to those that we serve through housing and various programs,” said White.
“We are delighted to welcome Rebekah and Chasta to our team,” said Kristie Eberly, executive director of the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. “Their combined expertise and commitment to community development and housing programs will play a pivotal role in advancing our initiatives and serving the needs of our communities.”
The West Piedmont Planning District is a regional planning organization serving the counties of Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania; the cities of Danville and Martinsville; and the Town of Rocky Mount. The WPPDC seeks to carry out its mission by facilitating regional thinking and dialogue among the district’s local government, K-12 and higher educational institutions, economic development organizations, workforce development, and other key stakeholders. Learn more at westpiedmontpdc.org.
