Board Members

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City Neighbors Hamilton

Board Members

2010/2011

President of the Board - 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 of the Board - 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

Chair of the Communications Committee

Dana is the mother of Devin Gasiorowski. A Flavor Chemist professionally, she has a BS in Biology, and an MS in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. She is a certified 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, volunteered for the Child Life Department at Johns Hopkins Childrens Center and visits schools to expose children to 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

Treasurer- Maria Chavez

Chair of the Finance Committee
Maria has a Masters in Management and a special education certification from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She is currently a Special Educator for the Baltimore City Schools. Maria has worked in level five schools as a Special Educator for Baltimore County. Teaching is Maria's second career. Prior to teaching, Maria was the director and facilitator for Camp Excel, an academic camp for children ages 5-10 as well as a CASA (a court appointed special advocate) working with abused and neglected children. She has spent 7 years volunteering at the John Hopkins Children Center and was a Mentor providing respite for medically fragile children. Maria's compassion is children and bettering their lives.

I have a strong faith which is my foundation and my necessity in life. I enjoy spending time with Gabrielle who is amazing and keeps me on my toes! In my free time, I like to practice Bikram Yoga, working out, reading and spending time with family and friends.

It has been a privilege and honor to be on the City Neighbors Board of Directors. I love the diversity that City Neighbors Hamilton brings not only to the school but to the community as well.

Contact her at: mchavez@cityneighborshamilton.orgorshamilton.org

Director of Fundraising - Sean Hannigan

Chair of Fundraising Committee and former kindergarten class parent.

Mr. Hannigan is the head of the fundraising committee.
Contact him at: shannigan@cityneighborshamilton.org

Director of Parent Relations - Kim Lane

Chair of Organized Parent Group

Ms Lane has worked in the non-profit sector for over 20 years in Baltimore starting as a community organizer to Executive Director of large organizations. She has created and directed nationally recognized public safety and community development programs in distressed areas of Baltimore. She has also directed non-profits working with at-risk youth and the homeless population. Kim lives in Lauraville with her husband Chris Ryer and their two girls Abbey, 16 and Sydney 5. Contact her at: Klane@cityneighborshamilton.org

Director of Accountability - Jeff Elkins

Chair of Accountability Committee

Jeff is the father of four kids. His oldest is currently attending CNH as a second grader. 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

Director of Community Relations - Tanya Jackson
Chair of Community Relations Committee
Contact her at: tjackson@cityneighborshamilton.org

Director of Facilites - Matt Bittenbender

Chair of the Building and Security Committee

Parent of Sophie and Keira, as well as the Spouse of Beth Bittendender (Board President).
Contact him at: MBittenbender@cityneighborshamilton.org

Teacher Representative - Peter Redgrave

Peter Redgrave has worked in education for ten years. He began teaching English abroad in Asia and Europe before returning to Maryland to get his Masters Degree in Elementary Education. Peter's first degree was in Fine Art. He remains active in the arts as a member of Smelling Salt Amusements, an entertainment troupe that he founded with his wife, Heather Romney. Contact him at: PRedgrave@cityneighborshamilton.org

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