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Our Team

Emily Tomasini - Treasurer

Emily Tomasini

Co-Founder, President & Board Member.  Emily runs Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake.

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Jeremiah Batucan

Treasurer & Board Member.  Jeremiah is Co-founder of Peake Social, founder of Peake Events, and a proud Annapolis High alum.

John Ortlieb - Secretary

John Ortlieb

Secretary & Board Member. John is a fire department Battalion Chief of EMS/Safety, former college athlete and youth coach.

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Neilye Garrity

Co-Founder & Board Member. Neilye is Chief of Staff for the Office of Annapolis Mayor Jared Littman.

Bess Langbein, President

Bess Langbein

Co-Founder & Board Member.  Bess is a partner at Due East Partners, a trusted advisor for nonprofits. 

Diesha Contee - Board Member

Diesha Contee

Board Member and Racial Equity Liaison.  Diesha is Annapolis Ward 6 Alderwoman, Community Navigator for Eastport United Methodist Church and works for AA Co. Conflict Resolution.

Corporal Jamal Davis - Board Member

Jamal Davis

Board Member.  Jamal is a police officer, community leader and youth coach.

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Brandon Gulley

Board Member. Brandon is Co-Founder of Imagine and Athlete and Dean of Students at Monarch Academy.

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Travis Martz

Board Member.  Travis is an attorney and owner of Martz Legal.  

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Ben Harries

Board Member.  Ben is Owner/President of BGU (BuilderGuru).

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Deonte Ward 

Board Member. Deonte is a teen coordinator at the  Boys and Girls Club of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. 

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Amy Donovan 

Board Member.   Amy is a Senior Account Manager at ShadowDragon and Chesapeake Club Lacrosse Coach.

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Ana Taylor 

Board Member.  Ana is a Community Liaison and Language Interpreter at Tyler Heights Elementary.

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Nancy Auslander 

Board Member.  Nancy is a retired special educatin teacher and also serves on the Chamions Board of Classroom Champions. 

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Sarah Krizek 

Staff. Sarah is the Partner and Community Engagement Manager for PlayAnnapolis.   

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