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 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 is a mother of two and a wife of over 35 years, who resides in Baltimore, Maryland. She has dedicated fifty (50) years to providing exceptional leadership at various colleges and universities across the United States. She has held numerous faculty and administrative positions. As the Director of Community Service at Morgan State University for the last thirty (30) years, Mrs. Ikhinmwin has systematically identified the needs and interests of the surrounding community. This has resulted in the creation of over fifteen (15) innovative tutoring, mentoring, and cultural programs for youth in the metropolitan Baltimore City area, attending elementary, middle, and high schools.

 

Her ability to effectively articulate the mission and vision of the different programs created by the Office of Community Service is evident in the proposals she presented to private, non-profit, and government agencies. As a result of these proposals addressing a variety of problems faced by at-risk youth, Mrs. Ikhinmwin has received funding from ten (10) city, state, and private organizations.

 

Ms. Ikhinmwin has also served on the boards of various civic and charitable organizations, participated as a keynote speaker in various forums, and received numerous recognitions for her contributions to civic causes and humanity.

 

Following her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree from Howard University in Washington D.C., Mrs. Ikhinmwin invested considerable time and energy in creating innovative, educational, social, cultural, and environmental activities. These initiatives have contributed to the growth and development of university students, faculty, staff, and the community. Notably, she has successfully combined university student skills, interests, and abilities to address the problems of juvenile delinquent at-risk adolescents, youth in foster care, and young adults in need of remedial education.

 

Ms. Ikhinmwin firmly believes that providing substantial opportunities for youth to realize their academic potential, engage in outstanding leadership activities, and interact with successful achievers will enable them to make important contributions to society.