The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission has announced that Djuanna Brockington has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, following her service as interim director.
The announcement confirms Brockington’s leadership after more than two years guiding the organization during a transitional period. Her appointment comes after the corridor launched a national search for a permanent executive director in August 2025 and formally announced the position opening on September 24, 2025.
Brockington brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, consulting, and fundraising to the role. She is the founder and principal consultant of Brockington Consulting, LLC, where she specializes in strategic planning, organizational development, succession planning, and nonprofit management.
In addition to her consulting work, Brockington serves as an adjunct professor of nonprofit management and fundraising at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. She is also chair of Black Ink Charleston, an initiative that promotes African American literature and hosts a well-known book festival in Charleston.
As Executive Director, Brockington will oversee the corridor’s staff, programs, and strategic initiatives while working with community partners to advance the organization’s mission.
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is a federally designated National Heritage Area that spans approximately 12,000 square miles across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Established by Congress in 2006, the corridor works with local communities to preserve and promote the history, cultural traditions, heritage sites, and natural resources connected to the Gullah Geechee people.
The organization collaborates with communities, cultural institutions, and public partners to ensure that the legacy and traditions of the Gullah Geechee people continue to be preserved and shared for future generations.
Brockington’s appointment marks a new chapter for the corridor as it continues its mission of celebrating and protecting one of the most distinctive cultural traditions in the southeastern United States.
