MAKEDA SCOTT

Makeda Scott was born in Tampa, Florida but lived most of her life in Baltimore City, Md. She has twin sons and a daughter and has been married for 14 years. She received a B.A. degree in communications  from St. Augustine University in Raleigh, N.C.  After graduation, she attended Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Ga. When she returned to Baltimore City, Makeda utilized her exceptional journalistic skills as a Commissioner on the Maryland Transportation Board, a member of the American Red Cross Disaster Team, a member of the National Association of Journalists, and as a senior campaign strategist for a candidate seeking to become Baltimore City's mayor.

 As an effective communication leader and public affairs diplomat, Makeda accomplished many achievements at the following sites: 

WSB-TV Channel 2 (Atlanta, Ga.), Enterprise Foundation (Columbia, Md.)

American Federation of State and County Municipal Employees (AFSCME),

The British Embassy (Washington, D.C.), Congressman John Sarbanes Office (Washington, D.C.), and the League of Women Voters (Baltimore City, Md.).

The historic election of Makeda Scott in 2018 as the first Black female chairperson of Baltimore County's Board of Education is a tribute to her leadership, vision, and dedication to service. Makeda Scott is a proud member of the Emerge Maryland organization, the Women's Campaign School at Yale (Yale School of Law), and  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Inc.

Tara Williams

Tara Williams is a dedicated professional and proud mother of her nine-year-old daughter, Khloe. She holds a BSN in Nursing from NC A&T State University, an MS in Health Science with a concentration in administration from Towson University, and a Graduate Certificate in School Administration from Liberty University.

With a career that bridges nursing and secondary education, Tara is committed to nurturing future healthcare professionals.

She actively participates in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the Maryland Nurses Association, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Deanna V. Ikhinmwin

Deanna is a mother of two and a wife of over 35 years, who resides in Baltimore, Maryland.