Event Photos

April 22, 2025

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach, the College’s Community Garden, and the College’s Student Garden Club came together to celebrate Earth Day at the College’s Community Garden. They were joined by external volunteers from the Prince George’s County Master Gardener Program, who contributed their time and expertise. Together, they nurtured the garden and strengthened the roots of community collaboration.

From left to right (Above): Ruby Steigerwald, Community Volunteer, Anna Davis, Student, Prince George's Community College, Luis Botero, Student, Prince George's Community College, Rosett Tiemann, Student, Prince George's Community College, Shauna Battle, Community Volunteer from the Prince George's County Master Gardener Program, Abigail Askew, Community Volunteer from the Prince George's County Master Gardener Program, Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, Prince George's Community College, Laura Miller, Director of Service-Learning and Assistant Professor, Humanities, Prince George's Community College, and Ashley Delgado, Community Volunteer from the Prince George's County Master Gardener Program. 

March 6, 2025

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach, the College’s Education Department, the College-wide Forum Community Involvement and Outreach Committee, and the Community Liaison Group joined together to read to students at Lake Arbor Elementary School. Their collective efforts provided students with an engaging and meaningful reading experience. The College also donated books to Lake Arbor Elementary School. This community outreach initiative not only fostered a love of reading, but also reinforced the College’s commitment to community engagement. 

From left to right (Above): Harriet Chaney, Lake Arbor Elementary School, Dr. Nicole Davis-Taylor, Prince George’s Community College, Marquita Kennedy, Prince George’s Community College, Bethania Gonzales, Prince George’s Community College, Shirley Silva-Paige, Prince George’s Community College, Kristal Brown, Prince George’s Community College, Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Prince George’s Community College, Laura Miller, Prince George’s Community College, Dr. Ashanti Bryant Foster, Prince George’s Community College, Meltonia Pollard, Prince George’s Community College, and Sharon Holley, Lake Arbor Elementary School

_{February 19, 2025}

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach, in partnership with the Murphy Law Firm, delivered care packages to Sterling Care Hillhaven Assisted Living Center residents. This community outreach initiative highlights the College’s dedication to community engagement and its commitment to positively impacting through meaningful collaborations.

From left to right (Above): Attorney Angel Murphy Garner, Founding Partner of the Murphy Law Firm; Imani Coleman, Admissions Director, Sterling Care Hillhaven Assisted Living Center; and Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, Prince George’s Community College 

_{February 13, 2025}

On February 13, 2025, Prince George’s Community College students participated in the Maryland Association of Community Colleges’ (MACC) Student Advocacy Day in Annapolis, Maryland. This annual event allows students to meet state legislators, share their experiences, and advocate for legislation that supports community colleges. Prince George’s Community College students connected with the Prince George’s County House Delegation members to discuss key issues impacting community colleges. 

From left to right (Above): Dr. Falecia D. Williams, President of Prince George’s Community College; Paulett McIntosh, Program Director, Student Engagement and Leadership, Prince George’s Community College, Olaide Kazeem, student, Zainab Arowona, student, Florence Nelson, student, Ahnora Ozor, student, Delegate Deni Taveras, Delegate Nicole Williams, Delegate Tiffany Alston, Jordan Anderson, student, Chelsy Onianwa, student, Dr. Tyson Beale, Vice President for Student Affairs, Prince George’s Community College, Zalaya Cook, student, Emely Barillas, student, Adesola Adekoga, student, Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, Prince George’s Community College, and Dr. Geoffrey Colbert, Dean of Student Success and Engagement, Prince George’s Community College.  

_{November 25, 2024}

PGCC and the Law Office of Vernon Brownlee partnered to provide turkeys, canned goods, sweet treats, blankets, books, and book bags to Shepherd’s Cove Shelter, the Prince George’s County House Men’s Shelter, and the Bridge Center at Adam’s House. This collaboration exemplifies the power of community partnerships in making a meaningful impact and supporting individuals and families in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Above: Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, Prince George’s Community College, and Gwendolyn Ferguson, Director of Corporate Partnerships, Shepherd’s Cove Shelter, United Communities Against Poverty, Inc.

Above: Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, Prince George’s Community College; Dr. Wanda Fisher, Program Director, Prince George’s House Men’s Shelter, and Attorney Vernon Brownlee,  Founding and Managing Partner of the Law Office of Vernon Brownlee.

Above: Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, Prince George’s Community College, and Sydney Steed-Bowie, Clinical Case Manager, The Bridge Center at Adam’s House.

_{October 10, 2024}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach and the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership hosted the “Your Voice. Your Vote” Hybrid Voter Education Panel Event. The event educated and engaged Prince George’s Community College students, faculty, and staff on the importance of voting and the impact of civic participation. Attendees gained valuable insights into how their voices can shape the democratic process.

From left to right (above): Paulett McIntosh, Program Director of Student Engagement & Leadership, Prince George’s Community College, Savannah Grooms, a Prince George’s Community College Alum and current student at the University of Maryland, College Park, Makal Matthews, Student Governance Association (SGA) President, Prince George’s Community College, Senator Alonzo Washington, Jennifer Rios, President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Prince George’s County, Maryland, Delegate Deni Taveras, and Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Governmental Relations and Community Outreach, Prince George’s Community College.

_{October 5, 2024}

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Dr. Gavette R. Duncan attended the 2024 Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Awards Gala. 

Above: Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Governmental Relations and Community Outreach, Prince George’s Community College 

_{September 19, 2024}

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Dr. Gavette R. Duncan attended Berwyn Heights Elementary School's Hello Husky Night, representing Prince George's Community College. The event fostered strong community connections by bringing together families and staff from Berwyn Heights Elementary School, and local residents for an evening of music, games, and resources. This community outreach event allowed for direct engagement with the community in a fun, welcoming environment.
 
Pictured: Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Governmental Relations and Community Outreach, Prince George’s Community College 

_{September 16 - 17, 2024}

On Monday, Sept. 16, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, Dr. Gavette R. Duncan attended the American Association of Community Colleges' 2024 Advocates in Action Conference.

_{September 12, 2024}

On September 12, 2024, Dr. Gavette R. Duncan attended the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. 

_{August 26, 2024}

On Monday, August 26, 2024, Dr. Sherrie Johnson, Dr. Gavette R. Duncan, Dr. Ashanti Bryant Foster, and Margaret A. Shrager attended the Higher Education Roundtable, hosted by the Maryland State Department of Education, Ibis Group, and Whiteboard Advisors. The event was inspired by the powerful literacy documentary The Right to Read, that is sparking important conversations around literacy and education.

From left to right (above): Gavette R. Duncan, Director of Governmental Relations and Community Outreach, Margaret A. Shrager, Director of Adult Education, Dr. Ashanti Bryant Foster, Interim Dean, Professional Studies & Community Education Division, and Dr. Sherrie Johnson, Vice President, External Affairs, Communications and Advancement.

_{August 10, 2024}

Government Relations and Community Outreach Director Gavette Richardson Duncan attended the Save A City Back to School and Community Health Fair. At this event, she shared information about the College and connected with community members.

Above: Gavette Richardson Duncan, director of Government Relations and Community Outreach.

_{July 27, 2024}

Government Relations and Community Outreach Director Gavette Richardson Duncan attended Senator Alonzo T. Washington's 9th Annual Palmer Park Block Party and School Resource Fair.

From left to right (above): Gavette Richardson Duncan, director of Government Relations and Community Outreach; Maryland State Senator Alonzo T. Washington.

_{May 14, 2024}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach volunteered at the Owllapalooza Block Party/Music Festival.

From left to right (above):  Markeino Stewart, Shannon Turner, Gavette Richardson Duncan, Mark McDonald, and Cherie N. Moody.

_{May 9, 2024}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach hosted the 65th Anniversary Mental Health Speaker Series event, allowing members of the Prince George’s County, Maryland community—along with Prince George’s Community College students, faculty, and staff—to discuss crucial mental health topics and learn about ways to seek assistance for mental health needs.

From left to right (above): Dawn Gillom-Carter, mental health professional; Nyki Caldwell Brown, Dr. Danielle LaSure-Bryant; Gavette Richardson Duncan; Dr. Sherrie Johnson; Florence Nelson with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Prince George’s County, MD; Tiea Whitaker with Generation DMV, Inc.; Cherie N. Moody; and Sandra Nnjai, of Generation DMV, Inc.

_{April 24, 2024}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach attended the Prince George’s County Transitioning Youth Resource Fair to share information about Prince George’s Community College with community members.

Pictured: Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach

_{March 20, 2024}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach attended the 2024 Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce Women’s History Month Breakfast.

From left to right (above): Cherie N. Moody, Specialist for Government Relations and Community Outreach, and Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach.

_{March 5, 2024}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach, along with members from the 65th Anniversary Community Involvement Subcommittee, the Education Department, the Community Liaison Group, and the College-wide Forum Community Involvement and Outreach Committee, visited Lake Arbor Elementary School for Read Across America Week! The group had an opportunity to read books to kindergarten, first-, second-, and third-grade students.

_{February 13, 2024}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach, in conjunction with the College's 65th Anniversary Community Involvement Subcommittee, visited the Gilmore Adult Day Care Center. Activities included making cards, dancing, and singing Motown songs with daycare center participants.

_{February 6, 2024}

Prince George's Community College student advocates visited the Maryland General Assembly for the Maryland Association of Community Colleges' Student Advocacy Day.

From left to right (above): Dr. Tyson J. Beale, Vice President of Student Affairs; Dr. Falecia D. Williams, president of PGCC; PGCC students; Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach; and PGCC staff members.

_{January 22, 2024}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach attended the Maryland Association of Community Colleges' Leadership Conference at the Governor Calvert House in Annapolis, MD. This annual conference included trustees from the 16 Maryland community colleges, presidents, senior staff, and Maryland state senators and delegates.

From left to right (above): Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach; Maryland Delegate Anne Healey; PGCC Board of Trustees member Audrey L. Farley; Laura Dawson Ullrich, Ph.D., Senior Regional Economist of Research for the Federal Bank Reserve of Richmond, VA.

From left to right (above): Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach; PGCC Board of Trustees member Audrey L. Farley; Dr. Brad Phillips, MACC Executive Director; Debra Franklin, PGCC Board of Trustees member; Terrance M. Martin, PGCC Board of Trustees member.

_{December 13, 2023}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach partnered with Tupos Mentor Development Program, Inc. to provide socks to The W Assisted Living Center residents.

_{November 22, 2023}

The Law Office of Vernon Brownlee partnered with PGCC to provide turkeys to the Prince George's House Men's Center.

From left to right (above): Vernon Brownlee, Founding and Managing Partner of the Law Office of Vernon Brownlee; Neomia Simmons, Case Manager and Job Developer for the Prince George's County House Men's Shelter; and Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach for PGCC.

_{November 17, 2023}

Tri-Logistics partnered with PGCC to provide the Prince George's County Family Justice Center with turkeys, Cornish hens, and chickens.

From left to right (above): Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach; Angela McCullough, President and CEO of Tri-Logistics and PGCC Foundation Board Member; Cherie N. Moody, Specialist for Government Relations and Community Outreach.

_{November 11-12, 2023}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach supported and volunteered with the Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic event held at PGCC's main Largo campus.

From left to right (above): Cherie Moody, Specialist for Government Relations and Community Outreach; Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach.

_{October 16, 2023}

The Office of Government Relations and Community Outreach held a meet-and-greet for elected officials at the PGCC Culinary Arts Center.

From left to right (above): Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach; Cherie Moody, Specialist for Government Relations and Community Outreach.

_{September 18, 2023}

From left to right (below): Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach; Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, President and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

_{September 8, 2023}

Below: Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, attends Congressman Steny Hoyer's 2023 annual bull roast.

_{September 6, 2023}

Below: Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, and Ufuoma O. Agarin, Executive Director of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

_{June 29, 2023}

Below: Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, attends the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Celebration ceremony.

Pictured above: Gavette Richardson Duncan with Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy.

_{May 16, 2023}

Below: Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, attended the signing ceremony of House Bill 923 Higher Education - Appointment of Secretary and Student Financial Assistance - Accommodations at Public Institutions for Religious Beliefs.

_{May 10, 2023}

Below: Dr. Sherrie Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, Communications, and Advancement (EACA), and Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, attended the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection Senior Celebration event.

_{April 28, 2023}

Below: PGCC students volunteered at the Junior Achievement Finance Park in Landover, MD.

_{March 10, 2023}

Below: PGCC student advocates visited the Maryland General Assembly for Student Advocacy Day.

_{January 10, 2023}

Gavette Richardson Duncan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach, attends the Women Legislators of Maryland Annual Opening Reception.