Development & Events Committee Chair

Porcha Dodson serves on the Board of Directors of the Middleburg Community Center and chairs the Center’s Development & Events Committee, where she leads efforts to expand community programming, strengthen fundraising initiatives, and create engaging events that bring residents and visitors together. A Middleburg native, Dodson has long been committed to service and community engagement, values that were instilled early through volunteer work with local charitable organizations and church outreach programs.

Earlier in her career, Dodson worked in education and community outreach in Los Angeles, where she served as Director of Diversity and Community Outreach at an independent school. During that time, she founded Project Knapsack, an initiative designed to support students and expand educational opportunities internationally. Her work has consistently focused on creating meaningful connections between communities and expanding access to resources and opportunity.

As Development & Events Committee Chair, Dodson brings a collaborative and creative approach to strengthening the Middleburg Community Center’s role as a vibrant hub for cultural, educational, and social programming. She is passionate about cultivating partnerships, inspiring community participation, and ensuring the Center continues to serve as a welcoming gathering place for residents across the region.