Staff and Board

Staff

Laura Spada
Executive Director
Terry Fisher
Director of Programs

Terry Fisher came on board as Director of Programs for BACH in October of 2014. He brings a wealth of experience from the workforce development sector in Baltimore City. He has over 12 years of experience working with various non-profits in the area including East Baltimore Development Inc. and Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake. His expertise is in the areas of community development and workforce. Terry recently received his Master's of Public Health Degree from Morgan State University and since coming to BACH has been nominated for and is currently participating in the Weinberg Sector Skills Leadership Academy. His passion for the advancement of people and excluded communities makes him a great fit for the job.

Barbara Hopkins
Executive Consultant

Principal of Quick Study Consulting, LLC, providing management advice to the not-for-profit sector. Previously, she served as vice president for external affairs at Baltimore City Community College and in several other capacities during her 11-year tenure. Barbara earned a master's degree in public management from the University of Maryland School of Public Affairs and a J.D. from the university's School of Law. Her work with BACH includes data analysis, strategic planning and career mapping.

Board Members

Executive Board

Craig Brodian, Chair

Deborah Rowe, First Chair

Tammy Janus, Second Chair

Jo-Ann Williams, Secretary

David Swift, Treasurer

Board of Directors
Craig Brodian
Vice President of Human Resources
John's Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Valerie Brandenburg
Assistant Vice President
LifeBridge Health
Eric Clay
Director of Career Development
Bon Securs Community Works
Alison Gerber
Program Manager
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Tammy Janus
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Mercy Medical Center
Steve Jurch
Director, Health and Human Services, Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Community College of Baltimore County
Pamela D. Paulk (Chair Emeritus)
President
Johns Hopkins Medicine International
Jason Perkins-Cohen
Director
Mayor's Office of Employment Development
Deborah Rowe
Regional Director
Genesis Healthcare Corporation
Elizabeth Sachs
Executive Director
Job Opportunities Task Force
Melanie Styles
Program Officer for Workforce Development
The Abell Foundation
David Swift
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
University of Maryland Medical System
Michael D. Thomas
Director for Office of Learning to Work
Baltimore City Public Schools
Pegeen Townsend
Vice President, Governmental Affairs
MedStar Health
Jo-Ann Williams
Manager for Career Development Services
University of Maryland Medical Center
Bonnie Windsor
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Johns Hopkins Medicine