Staff

Executive Director
Rebecca Johnson is an experienced real estate development attorney and non-profit manager. She has advised real estate developers on commercial and residential projects from the acquisition process through the issuance of certificates of occupancy. Rebecca has worked with several municipalities in Southeastern Pennsylvania coordinating subdivision and land development applications and other zoning and land use related issues. After leaving the private sector, Rebecca became the Deputy Director and Chief Counsel of SCRUB, The Public Voice for Public Space in Philadelphia, where she was responsible for developing and coordinating the comprehensive legal strategy of the organization. Rebecca has her MA in Sociology-Urban Studies from Georgia State University and her JD from Temple University Beasley School of Law. She has resided in the Fairmount neighborhood since 2002 and was a member of the Fairmount Civic Association’s Zoning Committee. In addition to her real estate development and nonprofit management experience, Rebecca brings a personal dedication to the Fairmount neighborhood and to her work as the Executive Director of the Fairmount CDC.

Business Services Specialist
Abraham is the Fairmount CDC’s 2010-2011 Philly Fellow, and a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with an honors in economics. During university Abraham was a University Scholar, independently researching micro-businesses in Lusaka Zambia’s Marketplaces. Additionally in 2009, Abraham co-managed the international dance competition, Rhythmic Damage IV, on Penn’s campus.

Communications & PR Specialist
Kevin came to the Fairmount CDC in 2009 through the fellowship program, Philly Fellows which matches recent college graduates with Philadelphia area nonprofits. Kevin has his BS in Business Administration, Marketing from The Villanova School of Business with concentrated coursework in nonprofit management. Before graduating in May 2009 Kevin served as the Media & Public Relations Chairperson for Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Fall Festival. He is currently persuing his MA in Communications from Villanova University.

Clean Streets Team Member
Pierre Shaw comes to the Fairmount CDC from Youth Build Charter High School with his certification in Basic Carpentry. While at Youth Build Charter High School Pierre worked as a carpenter and has additional maintenance experience from working at Citizen’s Bank Park in South Philadelphia. As the Clean Streets Team Member, Pierre will work with residents and businesses in the Northern Fairmount and Brewerytown areas to help keep streets clean and inviting for residents and visitors alike.