Rev. Charlin Marie Hughes, M.S.W. is the LEAD Co- Program Manager at the St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office. Her breadth of intentional and impactful work as a community leader, advocate and change agent spans more than 30 years. Charlin’s courage, creativity and capacity to inspire participation and collaboration have been and continue to be instrumental in making sure community voices are heard and community needs are met. Her limitless efforts have positively affected teen moms, the unhoused, those with mental illness and St. Louis’ community at large. Moreover, the unjust verdict in the Philando Castile case bolstered a need to help bridge the gap between police and community so as a result Charlin birthed Humanity in the Middle in an effort to do so.
She holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree with a minor in Psychology including an emphasis on Trauma from the University of Missouri St. Louis. She also earned a Master of Social Work and certified in Non-profit Leadership and Management from the University of Missouri St. Louis as well. At this point in her career, we are not surprised by her efforts of excellence but rather warmed by knowing that she is committed to making the world a better place to live!