Meet the Team

Taylor Crouch-Dodson, MPP, Director of External Affairs

Taylor (he/him) is a public policy professional with expertise in strategic planning and civic innovation. At Canopy, he is responsible for developing strategic partnerships with non-profits, social service providers, schools, and government agencies. He also oversees marketing and communications, community engagement, and government relations.

Prior to joining Canopy, Taylor worked for the City of Minneapolis in the Civil Rights Department and then in the Performance Management & Innovation Department.

He holds a master of public policy degree from the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs and a bachelor’s degree from Austin College in Sherman, TX. 

On the weekends, you can find Taylor spending time with his family and exploring local restaurants.