From The Tribune staff reports
IRONDALE – The Irondale Senior Center reopened on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, under the leadership of Interim Executive Director Marsha Kelley-Sutton. The Irondale Senior Activity Center has been temporarily closed since Aug. 15, 2023, due to staffing issues.
“My family has been rooted in the Irondale community for decades, and I am looking forward to using my years of professional experience to serve the City I’m proud to call home,” stated Interim Executive Director Marsha Kelley-Sutton. “We will be creating new programs and opportunities to enhance the lives of our aging population and working to grow the reach and impact of the Irondale Senior Activity Center.”
Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. said the city is excited to begin this new chapter with the Irondale Senior Activity Center.
“I am confident that Marsha Kelley-Sutton will be able to lead the center in a way that aligns with our comprehensive vision for the City of Irondale, which is to build community and build the future,” Stewart said.
About Marsha Kelley-Sutton
Marsha Kelley-Sutton possesses broad expertise in program management, grant solicitation, and development of strategic partnerships. Her professional career includes 20 years of service to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where she was a program administrator for the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She is also the founder and CEO of the MKS Foundation, which provides scholarships, networking opportunities, and professional development training to young students. Kelley-Sutton holds a Master of Public Administration degree from UAB, as well as certifications in Non-Profit Management and Manager Training.