About Latasha Gresham James

Latasha Gresham James is the Director of Community Engagement for the office of the Baltimore City Council President.  

Born and raised in Northeast Baltimore, a dedicated public servant with over two decades of experience serving Baltimore’s youth, families, and older adults. Latasha’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to civic engagement, constituent services, and community impact, with a focus on ensuring residents can effectively access and navigate government systems. Throughout her career, she has served under two Mayoral administrations, led a community development non-profit organization, and partnered with community-based organizations to advance equitable and practical solutions. 

In her work supporting the Baltimore City Council, Latasha plays a key role in strengthening connections between government and residents by prioritizing responsiveness, accessibility, and collaboration. She is known for her warm, people-centered approach, strong relationship-building skills, and ability to translate community needs into actionable outcomes. Guided by values of service, integrity, and care, Latasha remains committed to improving the quality of life for Baltimoreans and fostering meaningful community engagement. Mommy of three children, wife, and roller coaster enthusiast.