Mark Cohn and Shannon Brooks

Mark Cohn serves as the Rabbi at Temple Emanuel, where he focuses on meaningful and engaged Jewish living, a deep love of Israel, and environmental sensitivity. He is a dedicated interfaith leader who works intentionally on social justice matters.

As a caregiver and champion of the people, Shannon Brooks is deeply devoted to fairness and compassion. She stands up for students who are bullied and mentors individuals to help lift themselves out of generational poverty.

Mark Cohn
portrait by Shannon Brooks

Everyone should know that Mark is an advocate for the Jewish community and he wants to make Winston-Salem a better place to live. What we have in common, we are both caring, compassionate, spiritual beliefs, passionate and see past colorlines.

Shannon Brooks
portrait by Mark Cohn

Shannon serves as an advocate for students who are bullied, her children and for lower-income residents of Winston-Salem. Whether it is advising on financial matters or standing up for her adult children, she is deeply passionate about fairness and compassion.