Community Leadership & Cultural Preservation with Shaude Moore
Episode notes
This week on Elite Insights, we sit down with Shaude Moore, Corporate President of the Black Employee Network (BEN) at Amazon and President of the Seattle HQ1 BEN Chapter.
Shaude is a leader deeply committed to building connections between corporate leadership and the communities they serve. Her work extends beyond the workplace through her involvement with the Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) and the Seattle MLK Jr. Coalition, which organizes one of the largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations on the West Coast.
In this episode, Shaude shares:
• How corporate leadership can support real community impact
• The importance of preserving cultural legacy in changing neighborhoods
• Why leadership must be grounded in trust and accountability
• How mentorship and youth leadership create long-term change
• The concept of being “vouchable” as a leader
Shaude’s journey—from overcoming homelessness as a young mother to becoming a community leader and corporate advocate—offers a powerful perspective on resilience, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
This conversation provides valuable insight for anyone committed to building stronger communities and leading with integrity.
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