Treasa Brown-Stubbs, City Manager of Lauderdale Lakes, reflects on her 20-year career with the city, starting as a part-time employee at an Alzheimer’s center before climbing the ranks to her current role. Treasa discusses the challenges of working in a high-poverty area and the importance of resourcefulness, leveraging state, federal, and private grants to create opportunities for the city. She also emphasizes youth and family engagement through partnerships and year-round food distribution programs. In addition, she discusses how Lauderdale Lakes piloted a program with Prosperity Broward to conduct a survey of single mothers, identifying and addressing their specific needs to improve the community.