Welcome New Board Members! We are thrilled to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors – Laura Iversen, Mark Kleinschmidt, and Jeanette Ortiz, Esq! A local business owner with deep experience in nonprofit management and literacy education, Laura Iversen is the owner of Watermark Journey, Inc., a leader in the regional hospitality industry [...]
In early June, the Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools welcomed Joe Callahan as our new Executive Director. A seasoned non-profit professional, Joe has nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, fundraising, nonprofit management, and youth development. From 2016 - 2024, Joe worked first as the Senior Director of Development and Communications and [...]
Director of Government Affairs, University of Maryland, Baltimore Board Member since July 2024 Jeanette Ortiz is the Director of Government Affairs at University of Maryland, Baltimore. For nearly 20 years, her legal career has centered on legislative and policy work as well as regulatory, budgetary and procurement matters. Her professional [...]
Owner, Watermark Journey Board Member since July 2024 A local business owner with deep experience in nonprofit management and literacy education, Laura Iversen is the owner of Watermark Journey, Inc., a leader in the regional hospitality industry that offers private yacht charters, water taxi service, historical walking tours, ghost tours, [...]
President and CEO, Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce Board Member since July 2024 Mark currently serves as President and CEO of the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce. He joined the Chamber in July 2018 and is providing great leadership and vision as the Chamber continues to generate more [...]
Development Support Specialist Staff member since 1995 Leathia Fletcher, Development Support Specialist, joined Anne Arundel County Public Schools in 1995. Since then, Leathia has had the opportunity to work in various departments, giving her the opportunity to network with colleagues and gain a deep understanding and familiarity with AACPS programs [...]
Executive Director Staff member since June 2024 Executive Director, The Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools Joe Callahan, Executive Director, joined the Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools in June 2004. Prior to this, Joe served as the Chief of Staff of the award-winning E.L. Haynes [...]
