Episode 107 | Part One: Shannon H. Longino, Senior Vice President, Truist Community Capital

ChangeMakers with Katie Goar

In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Shannon H. Longino, a dedicated advocate for affordable housing and community revitalization. Shannon shares her personal story of growing up in the East Lake public housing community in Atlanta, and how her grandmother Eva Davis' tireless efforts to transform the struggling neighborhood inspired Shannon's own passion for this work. Shannon discusses how she has carried on her grandmother's legacy, working to provide underserved communities with not just affordable housing, but the critical resources and opportunities they need to thrive. As Senior Vice President at Truist Community Capital, Shannon has been a driving force behind impactful initiatives that are uplifting neighborhoods and changing lives. This conversation offers a powerful firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of affordable housing advocacy, as well as Shannon's insights on dismantling harmful stigmas and ensuring all families have access to the support they need. It's an inspiring look at how one person's determination can spark generational change.