Leona Medley is the Executive Director of the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership in Detroit. A respected community leader, she previously held senior roles with the Rock Family of Companies, including Director of Strategic Community Partnerships and Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement. With degrees in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a Master’s in Community Development from the University of Detroit Mercy, Leona is deeply committed to sustainable growth.
Her 17-year leadership career at The Home Depot included regional community initiatives through The Home Depot Foundation. She has served on boards such as Habitat for Humanity Detroit and StreetWise Partners and advised organizations like Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan.
Honored by Crain’s, the Michigan Chronicle, and Globe St., Medley is a proud Detroiter shaped by a legacy of service. She continues to champion equity, empowerment, and opportunity for communities across the city.