Djuanna Brockington Named GGCHC Executive Director
After Two Years of Proven Leadership, Djuanna Brockington Named Executive Director of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.
Charleston, SC – March 12, 2026 – The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a National Heritage Area, proudly announces that after two years of dedicated service as Interim Executive Director, Djuanna Brockington has officially been appointed Executive Director.
Following a thorough and equitable search designed to attract a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates, the Commission determined that Brockington was the strongest candidate to lead the organization into its next chapter. Her proven leadership, institutional knowledge, strategic vision, and demonstrated commitment to Gullah Geechee communities distinguished her throughout the selection process.
Over the past two years, Brockington has led the organization with steady leadership and a deep commitment to the Corridor’s mission to preserve, promote, and protect Gullah Geechee cultural heritage. During this period of transition, she ensured operational continuity, strengthened community partnerships, advanced strategic initiatives, and maintained compliance with the National Park Service, the federal partner for National Heritage Areas.
“The Commission was impressed with the national-level talent that responded to our call to identify permanent leadership for the Corridor. We considered all the factors that we believe are most important to the long-term success of the Corridor and its mission. We are proud to formally announce and support Djuanna Brockington as the next Executive Director of Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. Djuanna’s skills in organizational management, resource stewardship, and developing partnerships made her the right fit for our top position. During the two years that she has served in an interim capacity, she has provided steady leadership, strengthened partnerships across the Corridor, and demonstrated a deep commitment to preserving and elevating Gullah Geechee culture. The Commission has full confidence in her vision and leadership as the Corridor continues to grow its impact.”
— Dionne Hoskins-Brown, Chair, Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor
The Executive Director administers Corridor staff, ensures compliance requirements are met, and serves as the primary liaison to Gullah Geechee communities, federal partners, funders, collaborators, and stakeholders throughout the Corridor, which spans North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
“Leading the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is both an honor and a responsibility I take seriously,” said Djuanna Brockington. “This work is deeply rooted in land, legacy, and community. My vision is to continue to strengthen the systems, partnerships, and resources necessary to ensure that Gullah Geechee history is preserved and that the people who steward the culture have the support they deserve.”
The Commission looks forward to this new chapter of leadership and to advancing strategic initiatives that support cultural preservation, economic vitality, heritage tourism, and community collaboration across the Corridor.