Nonprofit leaders know that a strong, functioning board is essential for success. We at Nonprofit Montgomery are very grateful to the nonprofit leaders who serve on our Board of Directors. Though they are busy leaders of their own organizations, our Board members think broadly about the nonprofit sector and give their time and expertise to furthering our mission to strengthen, support and give visibility to the sector.

This fall we welcome the following new members to our board:  

  • Shannon Babe-Thomas, Executive Director, Community Bridges, Inc.
  • Ann Mazur, CEO, EveryMind
  • Carson Henry, Executive Director, YMCA Youth & Family Services
  • Kylie McCleaf, Executive Director, Family Services, Inc.
  • Elijah Wheeler, Deputy Executive Director/Social Justice Director, Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, Inc.

Our newly elected board President is Debbie Riley, CEO of Center for Adoption Support and Education. Also serving on the Executive Committee are:

  • Jacob Newman, Managing Director, Montgomery County, Latin American Youth Center, Board VP
  • Jackie DeCarlo, CEO, Manna Food Center, Board Secretary
  • Shane Rock, CEO, Interfaith Work, Board Treasurer

We also thank Kathy Stevens and Suzan Jenkins (formerly Board President and Vice President) for their service on the Executive Committee. Kathy and Suzan continue their service on the board, along with (list remaining board members)

  • Rosalba Bonilla-Acosta, Director of Maryland State, CentroNía
  • Chloe Perez, President & CEO, Hearts & Homes for Youth
  • Abe Schuchman, CEO, Housing Unlimited
  • Susie Sinclair-Smith, CEO, Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Thanks to all for their leadership and commitment!