The Rev. Dr. L.A. McCrae, affectionately known as “Doc,” “rev,” or “the revlatte” is a Maryland native. L.A. began their formal work in organizing and activism in the second grade. L.A. is a member of Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity and collaborator with the Organizing Black crew in Baltimore. L.A. trained in Public Narrative with Marshall Ganz at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. They have led grassroots organizing in local communities and international faith-based organizing initiatives in faith communities. They are excited to bring these skills and experiences to the justice and reparations work of the Memorial community. L.A. uses the pronouns He/They.