Mattie Young and Peggy O’Donnell

Mattie Young is the ears, eyes and voice of her community and is affectionately known as “The Mayor” of Cleveland Avenue Homes. She provides inspiration and leadership while advocating for safety and fresh food for her neighbors.

Peggy O’Donnell facilitates the strategies that drive the medical and cultural initiatives she leads with her husband, David Williams. Together they develop innovative biomedical technology for emerging economies.

Mattie Young
portrait by Peggy O’Donnell

One badass lady. Fun-filled and joyful. Inspiration to everyone.

President of the resident council of the Cleveland Avenue Homes. Amazing 38 bed garden. Master sweet potato bread baker. Lead dancer and shouter. Mama to the city.

Peggy O’Donnell
portrait by Mattie Young

Peggy serves the global community by building worldwide bridges. She is sweet, friendly and loves people too. We have the same sense of humor. We like to cook and we like music. “No differences, we are all family.”

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