About Marlene Taylor-Crawford
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Marlene Taylor-Crawford is unwavering about her commitment to serving. She pursues her passion in education, civic engagement, and advocacy.
Marlene has pursued her love for community service and education throughout her life, investing more than 23 years of community service in Gwinnett County. Marlene has worked in the New York City Public Schools, DeKalb County Public Schools, and Gwinnett County Public Schools. Most of her educational career has been as a school counselor. She focuses on the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion for each person to have a sense of belonging and thrive to their fullest ability. Marlene Taylor-Crawford is honored to be elected to the Lawrenceville City Council Post 4 starting the term on January 1, 2022. She voted against the tax increase (millage rate) in 2024 because she is listening to the voices of our residents—many of whom are already struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living in this economic climate.
Community
Marlene is a member of Community Action Network Initiative (C.A.N.I.) focusing on civics and civic engagement. She serves on Mending the Gap, Inc. Advisory Council, and the Social Action Ministry at her church. She served previously on the Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee, being appointed as one of the twelve members when the committee was established by the City of Lawrenceville. She was appointed by former Gwinnett County Commissioner Marlene Fosque to serve on the Gwinnett Historical Restoration and Preservation Board starting in 2019. She served as chairwoman from (Jan. 2021- Jan. 2022). She is the past President of the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Inc. serving for 10 years. She started her nonprofit organization E.C.H.O.E.S (Ending Child Homelessness Organizing Effective Strategies) for Change. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Awards and Recognitions
Marlene Taylor-Crawford has been recognized and honored for her dedication and accomplishments as President of the United Ebony Society and for her activism in the community. In 2025, she was honored with Gwinnett NAACP Legacy Award and The Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award. In 2020, she was honored at the state Capitol with Georgia House Resolution 1054, and Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award by the Women’s Legislative Caucus of Georgia. Local Community awards are One Life Church Black Excellence Award in 2022, New Bethel AME Church Champion for Justice Award 2023, the Rho Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Community Service Award, Trail Blazer Award from The Family Gwinnett, Robbie S. Moore Community Service Award, Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2021 Community Leaders Award, and Dancing with the Stars Gwinnett 3rd Place Award. She received recognition for serving on the Gwinnett County Public Schools Inaugural Educational Equity Teams 2020-2021. She has been interviewed by several media outlets over the years such as the Gwinnett Daily Post, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Focus Atlanta, and BBC America.
Education
Marlene has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the City University of New York, York College, a Master of Science in School Counseling from the City University of New York, Hunter College, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Human Services from Nova Southeastern University, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Marlene completed numerous classes from the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
Family
Marlene Taylor-Crawford is proud of her African Caribbean Latin American heritage. She is the daughter of a Cuban father (U.S. Army Veteran) and Jamaican mother. She is the wife of a U.S. Navy Veteran, mother and grandmother.
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots."
— Marcus Garvey
Accomplishments
Thrive for All Monthly Newsletter
Increase community partnerships
Increase community engagement and access to resources/services
Create programs for the youth and seniors
Focus on affordable, safe, and livable housing
Focus on mental health services and resources
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