John is a retired planner who lives in Lutherville.

Working as a member longshoreman in the International Longshoreman's Association, Port of Baltimore Local 333, he works along with other ILA locals up and down the east coast from Maine to Texas. His job is to import and export cargo internationally to and from vessels from across the globe 🌎. Aaron is also President of the Powhatan Farms Improvement Association.

Chloe works on electrification and decarbonization initiatives at Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). She enjoys knitting, hiking, traveling, and sitting down with a good cup of tea. A long time Baltimore City resident, Chloe has recently moved to Lutherville with her husband Wick and is looking forward to caring for local green spaces, both in her backyard and with the NeighborSpace community.

Carolyn is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker active in various conservation projects in and around Idlewylde, where she lives.

Elias Darraj currently serves as a Business Relationship Manager for the Quality team at CareFirst. A driven and goal-oriented professional, Elias is committed to expanding his knowledge and experience while fostering teamwork and collaboration. In addition to his professional role, Elias is an active community leader, serving on the boards of SAFE Alternative, Baltimore Clayworks, and NeighborSpace. Elias has a strong background in volunteerism, with over a decade of involvement with Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, as well as contributions to various PTA organizations.

Lance currently works as a procurement and sales manager in Millersville, MD for a company that manufactures security systems specializing in nuclear power plants. He and his partner Steven have 3 dogs: Ryker, Channah and Corduroy. He love the outdoors, camping, hiking, amusement parks, fixing things in the garage, and enjoying his cabin in West Virginia. He has experience in business and real-estate, and serves as the President of Potomac Island Ridge Association and as the Treasurer of Tollgate Action Group (TAG).

Larry Fogelson retired in 2009 after 38 years at Maryland Department of Planning working on land use program and policy issues related to the water resources, provision of water, wastewater, recreation and open space, and other public infrastructure.

Nancy is a seventh generation Towsonite. After many years as a stewardship partner, she hopes that participating on the NeighborSpace Board is a wonderful opportunity to grow in her understanding of the impact of greenspace, especially on marginalized communities. She is hopeful that her work as an advocate for the preservation of greenspace in the Historic East Towson community will assist in forwarding the NeighborSpace mission.

Pat Keller is the former Director of the Baltimore County Department of Planning where he served for over 16 years. He is also the President of the Perry Hall Improvement Association and is a member of the Planning Advisory Committee for the Morgan State University, Department of Urban Studies.

For over 20 years, Michael R. McCann has represented community associations, land conservation groups, individual property owners, and other organizations in land use, zoning, and other development matters. Prior to starting his own firm in December 2008, he was a partner in the regional law firm of Funk & Bolton, P.A. Mr. McCann has extensive experience in presenting cases before administrative agencies and courts throughout the State, including cases involving development plan approvals, variances, special exceptions, zoning reclassifications, conservation easements, and restrictive land covenants. He also has worked closely with members of State, County, and municipal legislatures in drafting legislation and on comprehensive rezoning issues. He has successfully represented clients in a number of important cases decided by the appellate courts in Maryland, particularly in the area of standing, including Falls Road Community Ass’n v. Oregon Grille, LLC, Long Green Valley Ass’n v. Bellevale Farm, Long Meadow Ass’n v. Druid Ridge Cemetery Co., Hilltop/Maple Avenue Community Ass’n v. Skirven Enterprises, and Caldes v. Elm Street Development.

Kathy grew up downstream in a small waterfront community, in a family whose 5 generations span 90 years of fighting pollution while simply ‘messing about in boats’. She spent her teen and adult life on environmental work – which meant that whenever connecting with others. she met them where they were and joined in their work to widen her understanding and offered the same to them. Decades of learning from successes and failures inform her the work is ‘never done’; but it’s where we get to, together. Recently retired from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, she actively engages with others using her community building, historical, and mentoring skills. Though she lives in Perry Hall, you can find her in the summer months kayaking mostly on the Gunpowder.

Marsha is a retired planner having served for many years as the Director of Planning for Howard County, MD. She lives in Lutherville.

Klaus is an architect and transportation planner who lives in Catonsville.

Carlton is a lifelong resident of Baltimore County, presently living in West Towson, and retired from a career as a diagnostic radiologist at Union Memorial Hospital. In his community work, he has focused on parks and waterways in the city and in the county, on the Board of Blue Water Baltimore, and on The Lake Roland Nature Council. He has cleaned streams and pulled invasives. He has worked in Development and represented the local Amateur Gardeners Club at the D.C. National Affairs and Legislation Meeting. Although he and his wife Betsy travel to Oakland, California for four months a year to be with their two sons and four grandchildren, his environmental home is Baltimore. He wants to help NeighborSpace succeed in bringing the fascinating and rejuvenating natural world of suburban parks to his neighbors.

Arkia Wade is the Executive Director and Founder of Neighborhood Companions Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life in Turner Station, a historic African American community in Baltimore County. As President of the Baltimore County Arts Guild Board and Treasurer of the Turner Station Conservation Teams, Arkia promotes cultural and community revitalization. She also leads a local Girl Scouts Troop and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Psi Phi Omega Chapter. Inspired by her grandfather, a trailblazing physician who served Turner Station, Arkia’s work supports the elderly while addressing social and environmental challenges. She holds a BA in Marketing and Sociology from The College of William and Mary and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.

Eric is a retired real estate professional and chair of the Applications Committee. He lives in Lutherville.