Connie Loggins
Connie Durr-Loggins is a proud Westside Long Beach native and dedicated community advocate whose Christian faith guides her commitment to service, justice, and empowerment. Before retiring from the Long Beach Unified School District, she dedicated her career to serving students and families as a high school counselor and college and career advisor. Working with families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds gave Connie a deep understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and systemic barriers affecting students and communities throughout Long Beach.
Outside of her professional and community commitments, Connie enjoys spending time with family, traveling, playing pickleball, and reading. She especially enjoys relaxing by a cozy fireplace while listening to a good audiobook.
A Scripture that is especially meaningful to Connie in this season of life is Proverbs 31:8–9, which calls us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves” and to defend the rights of the poor and needy. This passage reflects Connie’s lifelong commitment to faith, compassion, advocacy, and service to others.
Primary Responsibilities at FOL
My goal is to build a stronger, safer, and more connected Westside by empowering residents, strengthening local partnerships, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Desert Island Books
The Purpose Driven Life (Rick Warren)
Who Moved My Cheese? (Spencer Johnson)
The Power of Thank You (Joyce Meyer)
Desert Island Movies
Chariots of Fire
A Great Awakening
With Honors
Woman King
A Few Good Men
Must have songs on your mix tape
Man in the Mirror, That’s Just The Way It Is, Wind Beneath My Wings, Goodness of God, Worthy of It All, Good Good Father, Way Maker, I Give Myself Away, You've Already Won, Precious Lord, I Hope You Dance, Trust In God,
I’ll Trust You Lord, The Living Proof, Hero, Happy, I’m Easy, Jesus Is Love,
You’ve Already Won, Look Up Child
What's your ideal day?
Clearly hearing from God, seeing my daughter and playing pickleball
Favorite Restaurant in Long Beach
Taboon Mediterranean Restaurant
Last meal on Earth?
Tabbouleh salad, blackened salmon, and peach cobbler
Place you'd love to visit again?
Caribbean Islands
What makes you laugh?
Trash talking on the pickleball court
What brings you to tears?
People being dismissed and mistreated
What do you like most about serving at FOL?
Serving alongside people that have a heart for pleasing God
Something no one would ever guess about you?
I may look serious when I’m focused, but I have a playful side that surprises people.
Outside of her professional and community commitments, Connie enjoys spending time with family, traveling, playing pickleball, and reading. She especially enjoys relaxing by a cozy fireplace while listening to a good audiobook.
A Scripture that is especially meaningful to Connie in this season of life is Proverbs 31:8–9, which calls us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves” and to defend the rights of the poor and needy. This passage reflects Connie’s lifelong commitment to faith, compassion, advocacy, and service to others.
Primary Responsibilities at FOL
My goal is to build a stronger, safer, and more connected Westside by empowering residents, strengthening local partnerships, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Desert Island Books
The Purpose Driven Life (Rick Warren)
Who Moved My Cheese? (Spencer Johnson)
The Power of Thank You (Joyce Meyer)
Desert Island Movies
Chariots of Fire
A Great Awakening
With Honors
Woman King
A Few Good Men
Must have songs on your mix tape
Man in the Mirror, That’s Just The Way It Is, Wind Beneath My Wings, Goodness of God, Worthy of It All, Good Good Father, Way Maker, I Give Myself Away, You've Already Won, Precious Lord, I Hope You Dance, Trust In God,
I’ll Trust You Lord, The Living Proof, Hero, Happy, I’m Easy, Jesus Is Love,
You’ve Already Won, Look Up Child
What's your ideal day?
Clearly hearing from God, seeing my daughter and playing pickleball
Favorite Restaurant in Long Beach
Taboon Mediterranean Restaurant
Last meal on Earth?
Tabbouleh salad, blackened salmon, and peach cobbler
Place you'd love to visit again?
Caribbean Islands
What makes you laugh?
Trash talking on the pickleball court
What brings you to tears?
People being dismissed and mistreated
What do you like most about serving at FOL?
Serving alongside people that have a heart for pleasing God
Something no one would ever guess about you?
I may look serious when I’m focused, but I have a playful side that surprises people.