Our mission is to preserve and restore the diverse, historic environment of Shaw's 7th and 9th Street commercial corridors, offering residents and visitors a better place to live, work, shop, play, and pray.

Comprised of 11 leaders with diverse interests in the Shaw community, the Board of Directors has final accountability for the success of Shaw Main Streets. Board service entails a range of activities and duties, including establishing policies and goals, overseeing operations and finances, leading committees and projects, and raising funds for the organization.

Board Members are elected at the Annual Meeting. The term of each board position is 2 years.

2011-2012 Board Roster

Yeshimebet T. “Tutu” Belay
Little Ethiopia Restaurant, Ethiopian Yellow Pages
Representing Shaw Business Owners

Ralph G. Brabham, Board Chair
Arent Fox LLP, Beau Thai, www.renewshaw.com
Representing Shaw Residents and Business Owners

Gerry M. Coates
HRY Design
Representing Shaw Residents and Developers

Rodney D. Green
Howard University Center for Urban Progress
Representing Universities and Schools

Kate Hays
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Representing Shaw Residents

Karen Keegan (Isard), Board Vice Chair
Independence Federal Savings Bank
Representing Shaw Businesses

Susan V. Linsky - Board Secretary
Roadside Development
Representing The Commercial Real Estate Development Community

Barry R. Lumsden
Lumsden Insurance
Representing Shaw Businesses

Timothy C. Mack – Board Treasurer
Representing Shaw Residents

Henok Tesfaye
Etete Restaurant, U Street Parking
Representing Shaw Businesses

Stephanie L. Williams
The Bozzuto Group
Representing Shaw Businesses and the Multifamily Development Community