Rochelle Brown Dennis

Rochelle Brown Dennis is an experienced professional in economic development and branding, currently serving as the Main Street Manager and Interim Economic Development Director at the City of Forest Park since August 2023. With a long-standing career at Beak Consulting, LLC since 2013 as Chief Brand Strategist, Rochelle develops integrated brand strategies focusing on customer engagement and project management. Previous roles include serving as the Economic Development Director for the City of Morrow, Vice President of Resource Development at the Atlanta Police Foundation, and Fundraising Systems Consultant at Blackbaud, Inc. Rochelle has also imparted knowledge as an Instructor at the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, teaching courses on nonprofit development. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina, a Bachelor's degree in Political Science/International Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Graduate Certificate in Economic Development from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development.