Established in 2007, MASSB Foundation is a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit serving Maryland's most vulnerable through 24 county partnerships.
We provide resources that support at-risk families, children, and vulnerable adults across Maryland.
We envision a quality of life in Maryland in which individuals are healthy and safe from abuse, neglect, and financial distress.
Every individual and family has the fundamental right to live without the fear of physical, emotional, or financial harm.
The MASSB Foundation was formed in 2007 to enable fundraising by local boards for social services programs that are not governmentally funded. Recognizing a critical gap between public need and available resources, a group of community leaders created a 501(c)(3) mechanism that allows local boards to raise and deploy funds directly where they are needed most.
We are comprised entirely of volunteers who serve on local boards in each of Maryland's 23 counties. Together, these boards finance valuable services to thousands of Marylanders each year — made possible by businesses, individuals, and community partners who donate funds and attend fundraising events.
Today, MASSB Foundation partners with all 24 counties and Baltimore City, administering grants and managing the annual Lifting Lives Awards — which recognize the most innovative and impactful local programs across the state.
These principles shape every decision we make and every dollar we deploy.
We are committed to clear communication about how funds are used and the measurable impact we create in Maryland communities.
By partnering with local Departments of Social Services and county boards, we amplify impact and ensure resources reach those who need them most.
We are dedicated to advancing fairness and inclusion, ensuring that every Marylander — regardless of circumstance — has access to the support they deserve.
Rooted in the communities we serve, our volunteer boards bring firsthand understanding of local needs and relationships that generate real change.
We hold ourselves to high standards in governance, grantmaking, and programming to maximize the difference every contribution makes.
Our leaders are motivated by a calling to serve — volunteering their time, expertise, and networks in pursuit of a more just Maryland.
Meet the dedicated professionals guiding MASSB Foundation's mission across Maryland.
Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs at SUNY Corning Community College. A longtime civic leader, he chairs the MASSB Foundation and formerly led the Harford County DSS Advisory Board. With over 20 years of public service and a Ph.D. in Political Science, he supports community-focused nonprofits and educational advancement.
Originally from Maryland, co-founded The English Camp Company in Italy and Austria, fostering cultural exchange through English language camps. Now residing in Bevagna, Italy, he operates Lunabell B&B and enjoys family life with his wife, two children, and golden retriever, while continuing to build global connections rooted in Maryland ties.
An Occupational Therapist based in Howard County, chairs the local Board of Social Services and serves as MASSB President. With 20+ years of experience, she blends professional and volunteer experience to advocate for families, especially those with children on the autism spectrum. She is also a proud mom to two growing boys.
A retired principal with 30+ years in education and a civic leader and faith-based servant in Calvert County. She serves on several boards, teaches diabetes prevention, and mediates community disputes. A Notary and certified Lifestyle Coach, she remains committed to equity, inclusion, and mentoring future leaders through education, health, and ministry service.
A retired educator in Anne Arundel County Public Schools and founder of Food 4 Thought Community Outreach. Known for her optimism and faith-driven service, she balances professional leadership with community board work and family life, dedicating herself to education, outreach, and creating meaningful change in her community.
A retired U.S. Army Officer who served in the Adjutant General Corps and later held leadership roles in IT, logistics, and contract management. An ordained minister and community leader, she remains dedicated to service, faith, and developing others.
Retired after nearly 40 years with the Department of the Navy overseeing a multibillion-dollar budget. She joined Calvert County's board in 2012, was named Board Member of the Year in 2014, and served as MASSB Foundation Chair from 2020–2022. She lives in Solomons, MD with her husband and has three adult sons.
A retired U.S. Navy SES and business consultant who joined the Calvert County Social Services Board in 2014 and later chaired Calvert Family Advocates. Now a MASSB Foundation Trustee leading strategic initiatives, she resides in Delaware and volunteers with PAWS for People, bringing healing therapy through her dog Lina.
President & CEO of the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce with 40+ years in banking and economic development. He serves on multiple nonprofit and civic boards and was honored as a 2022 Power 30 Business Leader. A Leadership Prince George's graduate, he is committed to equity, entrepreneurship, and public service.
A former foster youth adopted at age eight, Tony serves on the St. Mary's County Social Services Advisory Board and works at Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAVAIR) as a Sustainment Deputy Assistant Program Manager Systems Engineer. A graduate of Virginia State and Johns Hopkins universities, he is dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening families across Maryland.
