Ro’shaun McClendon
Community Outreach Specialist and Health Insurance Navigator
Family Support and Health Care Program
“I work for Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy because of my investment in bettering my community and the objective of assuring equal representation of all my fellow residents, under the law.”
Experience
- Ro’shaun is responsible for facilitating strong connections between the Advocacy Center and the communities we serve, while promoting the organization’s mission, and he oversees the outreach efforts for both the Health Insurance Navigator and Ombudsman teams.
- Prior to joining the Advocacy Center in August 2022, he served as a Case Manager for The Hope Youth Network in Gastonia, NC. This organization supported unhoused individuals and families transition into financial stability and permanent housing.
- In addition to his nonprofit experience, Ro’shaun is an experienced social justice advocate and political organizer. He previously served a term as the 1st Vice Chair of his county’s Democratic Party (Gaston Democratic Party).
Education
- Gaston College, Associate of Arts
- Korn Ferry Foundation, Leadership Development Program Certification