Each transition work group listed below is developing a comprehensive set of recommendations that will inform policy priorities, reform how Baltimore County does business and strive to provide every resident with the 21st-century government they deserve. In order to develop these recommendations, work group members are reviewing department data and consulting with policy experts and community members.
- Education
- Job Creation and Economic Development
- Public Safety
- Health and Human Services
- Government Reform and Innovation
- Sustainability, Transportation and Infrastructure
- Diversity, Inclusion and Quality of Life
Education
The Education Work Group is co-chaired by Diana Morris, Director of the Open Society Institute, and Ed Gilliss, Partner at Royston, Mueller, McLean and Reid LLP.
Members
The members of the Education Work Group include:
- Abby Beytin
- Allie Carter
- Melissa Broome
- Yara Cheikh
- Tony Fugett
- Marisol Johnson
- Tam Lynne Kelley
- Jennifer Lynch
- Ligia Mardari
- Sean McComb
- Eric Washington
Job Creation and Economic Development
The Job Creation and Economic Development Work Group is co-chaired by Kim Schatzel, President of Towson University; Freeman Hrabowski, President of University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC); and Shina Parker, CEO of Integrity Title.
Members
The members of the Job Creation and Economic Development Work Group include:
- Kirk Baumgart
- Rick Binetti
- Brandon Bonnano
- Dante Daniels
- Linda Dworak
- Chickie Grayson
- Jessica Hack
- Marci Hunn
- Joe Jones
- Adam Kane
- Sandra Kurtinitis
- Erich March
- Jon Mayers
- Amy Menzer
- Sam Neuberger
- Tommy Obrecht
- Odette Ramos
- Hugh Sisson
Public Safety
The Public Safety Work Group is co-chaired by Sheryl Goldstein, Vice President of the Abell Foundation, and Carl Jackson, community activist.
Members
The members of the Public Safety Work Group include:
- Elizabeth Alex
- Craig Coleman
- Bryen Glass
- Dyana Forester
- Mary Livingston
- Aisha Khan
- Raees Khan
- Ganesha Martin
- Kevin O’Connor
- Garry Pace
- John Ripley
- Anthony Russell
- Keith Tiedemann
- Mark Weir
- Alonza Williams
Health and Human Services
The Health and Human Services Work Group is co-chaired by Talib Horne, Executive Director of Bon Secours Community Works; Gill Wylie, President of Johns Hopkins Medical Management; and Bill McCarthy, Executive Director of Catholic Charities.
Members
The members of the Health and Human Services Work Group include:
- Lauren Averella
- Amy Blank
- Lisa Budlow
- John Chessare
- Jean Gaffney
- Justin Holliday
- Ricarra Jones
- Amy Kleine
- Dawn O’Neill
- Mark Puente
- Tom Smyth
- Brock Yetso
- Mark Yost
Government Reform and Innovation
The Government Reform and Innovation Work Group is co-chaired by Beth Blauer, Executive Director of Johns Hopkins University GovEx; Lisa Hamilton, President and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation; and Roy Meyers, a professor at UMBC.
Members
The members of the Government Reform and Innovation Work Group include:
- Akbar Ansari
- Sonny Appolonia
- Mitch Butta
- Sheldon Caplis
- Rob Gavel
- Mandee Heinl
- Kevin Mooring
- Jeff Supik
- Shirley Supik
- Maria Tildon
Sustainability, Transportation and Infrastructure
The Sustainability, Transportation and Infrastructure Work Group is co-chaired by Anwer Hasan, Senior Vice President of Louis Berger, and Tim Regan, President of Whiting-Turner.
Members
The members of the Sustainability, Transportation and Infrastructure Work Group include:
- Ed Adams
- Joan Bryan
- Chris Burton
- Charlie Fenwick
- John Hawks
- Brent Howard
- Marsha McLaughlin
- Teresa Moore
- Peter O’Malley
- Klaus Philipsen
- Scott Phillips
- Tom Pilon
- Rob Poleski
- Todd Schuler
- Jim Smith
- Tyrone Taborn
- Ted Venetoulis
Diversity, Inclusion and Quality of Life
The Diversity, Inclusion and Quality of Life Work Group is co-chaired by former District 2 Councilwoman Vicki Almond and Chuck Tildon, Vice President of United Way of Central Maryland.
Members
The members of the Diversity, Inclusion and Quality of Life Work Group include:
- Rabbi Jessy Dressin
- Sara Elalamy
- Charles Fink
- Doug Hoffberger
- Linwood Jackson
- Bobbie Laur
- Cindy Leppert
- Pam Newland
- Gray Parsons
- Susan Radke
- Doug Riley
- Shanaysha Sauls
- Jason St. John
- Morgan Streeter
- Lisa Weiderlight