Officers and committeesIn addition to the fiduciary oversight provided by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, AAWGT is managed by an all-volunteer team of members who serve as Officers and Committee Chairs. Together, these members are the AAWGT Steering Committee. Officers for 2026-2027
CommitteesDEIAB CommitteeWorks to fulfill our commitment to using diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging principles in our work providing grants to nonprofits in our county and in hosting education sessions for members and the community. Fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, and supports AAWGT officers and committees in accomplishing this by providing guidance and information on best practices. Chair: Karen Smith Education and Program CommitteeResearches and provides educational programming that informs members about issues affecting women and families in Anne Arundel County; supports the growth of Members as informed decision-makers when applying grant funding to solutions. Chair: Heather Cassity Contact the Education Committee Events CommitteeChair: Barb Witten Fundraising and Development CommitteeChair: Lynne Davidson Contact the Fundraising and Development Committee Grantee Liaison CommitteeServes as a yearlong point of contact for grant recipients; assigns team of liaisons to each grant; conducts mid-year and final evaluations, tracking the performance of grant activities and use of grant dollars. Chair: Lisa Ausherman Contact the Grantee Liaison Committee Grants CommitteeManages the process for developing the timeline, overseeing the call for proposals, and receiving grant proposals; develops and updates the grant application and other processes used to evaluate grant proposals; oversees a subcommittee to review grant proposals, conduct site visits, and recommend a slate of potential grantees to the membership for final grant selection. Chair: Sandy Wilson-Barnes Grants Systems CommitteeManages the software platform used by applicants, grantees, Grants Committee and Grantee Liasison Committee for online applications, review, reporting and data collection. Chair: Barbara Haight Contact the Grants Systems Committee Leadership, Governance, and Nominating CommitteeHosts an annual Women and Leadership event for members and the community at large; works with committees to facilitate a pipeline of committee membership and leadership; and, annually nominates and presents a slate of officers and committee chairs and assistant chairs for voting by the general membership. Chair: Leslie Teichgraeber Contact the Leadership, Governance, and Nominating Committee Marketing and Communications CommitteeDevelops regular informational communications for members, helps promote events, manages the website and newsletter, develops and distributes member marketing materials, and handles media relations. Chair: Melanie Kincaid Contact the Marketing and Communications Committee Membership and Outreach CommitteeProvides information to prospective members; welcomes new members, facilitating their participation in activities and committees; and plans new member orientations and other events to engage members and prospective members. Chair: Cathleen Sparrow Contact the Membership Committee Next Gen CommitteeChair: Katie Skiff Contact the Next Gen Committee Web/IT CommitteeManages and administers the website and other information technology systems. Chair: Ammie Farraj Feijoo Other key functionsBook GroupMeets every other month to select, read, and discuss books and movies pertinent to our mission. Chair: Caroline Purdy Equity Study GroupAddresses topics both historic and current, brings in speakers, all to learn for ourselves or figure out new ways our giving circle can expand what we do through grants, education programs and outreach. This is a safe space where participants can learn from each other and talk about issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Meetings are held monthly, often virtually. Chair: Cheryl Russell |
