We meet monthly on second Thursday's 6:30 - 8:30pm
Please contact the Board President for more information
Please contact the Board President for more information
City Neighbors Hamilton
Board Members
2011/2012
2011/12 Board at Annual Planning Retreat
Top from Left: Hans Graf,Jeff Elkins,Dana Gasiorowski,Sean Hannigan, Jason Lee, Fern Cruz
Bottom from Left: Beth Bittenbender,Ekua Kendall, Jeany Baines, Patricia Jiggetts-Jones
President
Beth Bittenbender
Beth Bittenbender
Chair of Executive Committee and Governance Committee
Beth has expertise in management, quality control, and strategic planning. She is President of Elliott Affiliates, a facilities management consulting company located in Baltimore, and an active member of the US Green Building Council. Beth has a BS in Business Administration from Shippensburg University, PA. She and her husband, Matt, live in Northeast Baltimore with their two daughters, who both attend City Neighbors Hamilton. Interests include home renovation, travel, politics, sustainability, and reading.
Contact her at: bbittenbender@cityneighborshamilton.org
Vice President
Ekua Kendall
Ekua Kendall
Chair of Advocacy as well as Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Mother of Jade and Ian Kendall. Contact her at: ekendall@cityneighborshamilton.org
Secretary
Dana Daneker Gasiorowski
Dana Daneker Gasiorowski
Chair of the Communications Committee
Dana is mother to Devin Gasiorowski. A Flavor Chemist professionally, she is a member of the Society of Flavor Chemists, American Chemical Society and the Institute of Food Technologists. She has taught in the Baltimore County School System, and visits schools to educate children about the world of Food Science. Dana enjoys spending time raising her three children with her husband Philip, reading books, supporting CNH and planning family adventures.
Contact her at: dgasiorowski@cityneighborshamilton.org
Contact her at: dgasiorowski@cityneighborshamilton.org
Treasurer
Jason Lee
Jason Lee
Director of Fundraising
Sean Hannigan
Sean Hannigan
Chair of Fundraising Committee
Contact him at: shannigan@cityneighborshamilton.org
Contact him at: shannigan@cityneighborshamilton.org
Director of Parent Relations
Patricia Jiggetts-Jones
Chair of Organized Parent Group
Contact her at: pjiggetts-jones@cityneighborshamilton.org
Director of Accountability
Jeff Elkins
Jeff Elkins
Chair of Accountability Committee
Jeff is the father of four kids. Two currently attend CNH in K and 4th grades. He has a deep passion for seeing people suceed and loves to empower people to achieve their dreams. He loves to read and is obessed with learning. He has worked as a pastor in Baltimore since 2004.
Contact him at: jelkins@cityneighborshamilton.org
Contact him at: jelkins@cityneighborshamilton.org
Director of Community Relations
Tanya Jackson
Chair of Community Relations Committee
Contact her at: tjackson@cityneighborshamilton.org
Director of Facilites
Hans Graf
Born in Auburn New York, attended Port Byron High School and graduated from Syracuse University - School of Architecture. Moved to Baltimore in 1994 worked for Patrick Sutton as an Associate for 8 years and is currently working for Ayer Saint Gross Architects and Planners. Married to Martha and have a daughter Elsa who attends CNH.
Chair of the Building and Security Committee
Hans Graf
Born in Auburn New York, attended Port Byron High School and graduated from Syracuse University - School of Architecture. Moved to Baltimore in 1994 worked for Patrick Sutton as an Associate for 8 years and is currently working for Ayer Saint Gross Architects and Planners. Married to Martha and have a daughter Elsa who attends CNH.
Chair of the Building and Security Committee
Contact him at: hgraf@cityneighborshamilton.org
Teacher Representative
Jeany Baines
Jeany Baines is excited to be working with the City Neighbors community. She has long hoped to be part of a school that values creating, collaborating, community, andcompassion. She a strong commitment to being part of a progressive learning
environment. Jeany holds a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and continues to take classes, attend seminars, read professional publications, and have lively discussions with others who are interested in education. Prior to working as a kindergarten teacher at CNH, Jeany worked with children and their families as a HeadStart teacher in Baltimore City. In her spare time, Jeany happily practices yoga, travels whenever possible, and takes care of her numerous pets. She resides in the Hamilton neighborhood and has two sons.
Contact her at: jbaines@cityneighborshamilton.org
Jeany Baines
Jeany Baines is excited to be working with the City Neighbors community. She has long hoped to be part of a school that values creating, collaborating, community, andcompassion. She a strong commitment to being part of a progressive learning
environment. Jeany holds a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and continues to take classes, attend seminars, read professional publications, and have lively discussions with others who are interested in education. Prior to working as a kindergarten teacher at CNH, Jeany worked with children and their families as a HeadStart teacher in Baltimore City. In her spare time, Jeany happily practices yoga, travels whenever possible, and takes care of her numerous pets. She resides in the Hamilton neighborhood and has two sons.
Contact her at: jbaines@cityneighborshamilton.org
