Jared Lyles, Co-Chair
- Representation: Private Industry
- Mechanical Engineer, MD Energy Advisors
- Maryland Master Gardener, University of Maryland Extension Service
- Experienced project manager with expertise in energy efficiency, quality control, and energy audits
- Holds professional credentials from the Association of Energy Engineers, Building Performance Institute, OSHA, and EPA, among others
- Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore County, with a specialization in Environmental Science
- Mechanical Engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Resident of the Wyman Park neighborhood
Morgan Grove, Co-Chair
- Representation: Environmental Issues Interests
- Owner, Parke & Storm Furniture
- Retired Team Leader & Research Scientist, USDA Forest Service
- Stillmeadow PeacePark Project Team
- Served as a leader in the field of urban ecology for over 30 years
- Part of innovative collaborations including the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, Baltimore Urban Wood Project, and the Urban Waters Federal Partnership
- Co-author of two books on urban ecology in Baltimore
- Dual BA in Architecture and Studies in the Environment from Yale University
- Master of Forest Science degree from Yale University
- Ph.D. in Social Ecology from Yale University
- Resident of the Mount Washington neighborhood
Phylicia Porter
Councilwoman Porter’s biography can be found here.
Philip Costa
- Representation: City Agencies
- Deputy Director, Baltimore Convention Center
- Chair of Inaugural Sustainability Committee, International Association of Venue Managers Leadership
- History of sustainability leadership in the management of venues and events, resulting in the BCC’s Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award in 2019
- BS degree from the University of Florida
- Master of Business Administration and Master of Sport Business Management degrees from the University of Central Florida
- Resident of the South Baltimore community
Nicolette Louissaint
- Representation: Public Health & Environmental Justice
- Chief Policy Officer, Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- Experienced policy leader in community health and disaster preparedness
- Dual BS in Chemical Engineering and Biological Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University
- Master of Business Administration from the University of Baltimore
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology & Molecular Science from Johns Hopkins University
- Board member for Project HOPE and The Y in Central Maryland
- Resident of Mid-Town Belvedere
Jennifer Aiosa
- Representation: Environmental Issues Interests
- Chief of Staff, Maryland Energy Administration
- Experience in governmental affairs, environmental and climate policy, nonprofit leadership, and program development
- BS in Marine Sciences from University of South Carolina
- Master of Science in Environmental Science from University of Virginia
- Friends of Herring Run Parks Board Member and Blue Water Baltimore Herring Run Nursery Volunteer
- Resident of the Beverly Hills neighborhood
Derek Baumgardner
- Representation: Environmental Issues Interests
- Administrative Law Judge, Baltimore County
- Adjunct Faculty, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
- Professional expertise and research interest in public policy, land use, sustainable development, real estate, and environmental law
- BS in Biology & Political Science from Loyola University Maryland
- MS in Criminology & Social Policy from University of Baltimore
- JD from University of Baltimore School of Law
- Trash Free Maryland Board Member
- Resident of the Rosebank community
Vito Castelgrande
- Representation: Private Industry
- Social Impact & Sustainability Manager, LifeStraw
- Experienced project and program manager in public health, disaster response, humanitarian aid, public exhibitions, and performing arts
- BA in English and Theatre from the College of William & Mary
- Master of Public Health in Crisis & Humanitarian Assistance from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
- Resident of Hampden
Meredith DiIoia
- Representation: Public Health & Environmental Justice
- Sustainability & Effectiveness Specialist, University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Experience coordinating campus sustainability programs and events
- BA Global Environments and Sustainability from University of Virginia
- Master of Science in Sustainability Transitions from University of Aberdeen
- Member of the Association of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Advisory Council
- Resident of Fells Point
Timothy Ford
- Representation: Private Industry
- Managing Director of Environmental Operations, Maryland Environmental Service
- Expertise in waste management, composting, and recycling operations, solid waste infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and remediation
- BS in Agronomy from Penn State University
- Former Board Member and past President, Solid Waste Association of North America, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
- Resident of Greektown
Carly Hinton
- Representation: Public Health & Environmental Justice
- Sustainability Manager, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- WELL Accredited Professional, with experience in project management, green cleaning and sustainable facilities management, wastewater and stormwater management, hazardous waste, and regulatory reporting
- BS in Environmental Systems Engineering
- Baltimore TreeKeepers certified member & volunteer
- Resident of the Riverside neighborhood
Jeffrey Holland
- Representation: City Agencies
- Director of Weatherization, Energy Conservation, & Sustainable Construction and Agency Safety Officer, Baltimore DHCD
- Expertise in weatherization, energy conservation, sustainable construction practices, and leading educational and training programs for youth/adults
- Member of the Sustainability & Resiliency Subcabinet Heat Workgroup
- BS in English from Towson University
- Resident of Wyman Park
Elisha Johnson
- Representation: Community Organizations/Environmental Groups
- Workforce Development Coordinator, Excellence & Ambition Inc.
- Experience in community engagement, workforce development, food rescue, and urban agriculture
- Attended Baltimore City Community College
- Graduate of Carver Vocational-Technical High School
- Participant in the Baltimore Planning Academy, BCPS Parent & Community Advisory Board, and Rekindle Fellowship
- Resident of the Easterwood neighborhood
Terris King
- Representation: Community Organizations/Environmental Groups
- Head of Schools, Temple X Schools
- Executive Director, ACT Now Baltimore
- Experience in faith-based education and leadership, community-based research and partnerships, curriculum design, environmental justice, and place-based learning strategies
- BA in Philosophy from Morehouse College
- MA in Elementary Education from Lesley University
- Member of the Baltimore Connecting Children to Nature leadership team, the Baltimore Ecosystem Study leadership team and Maryland Environmental Advisory Council
- Resident of the Forest Park neighborhood
Bernat Navarro
- Representation: Community Organizations/Environmental Groups
- Science Policy Analyst, Friends of Cancer Research
- Native Spanish speaker with experience in policy analysis, research, project management, and scientific writing on topics including police violence, community health, food waste, food insecurity, and health equity
- Dual BS in Biology and Biochemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- PhD in Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
- Resident of Upper Fells Point
Erica Reaves
- Representation: Community Organizations/Environmental Groups
- Expertise in public health, health equity, data analysis, policy development
- BS in Biological Sciences from University of Maryland Baltimore County
- Master of Public Policy from University of Maryland Baltimore County
- DrPH Leadership in Public Health Practice from Harvard University
- Board Member for the Black Women’s Health Imperative and member of the Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association
- Resident of the Mount Vernon neighborhood
Erin Reed Miller
- Representation: Community Organizations/Environmental Groups
- Senior Coordinator of Urban Conservation, Audubon Mid-Atlantic
- Owner & Founder, Wren Landscapes
- BS in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Delaware
- Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware
- Medfield Community Association Board Member, Baltimore City Master Gardners, Bird Union-CWA Local 1180, Baltimore Planning Academy
- Resident of the Medfield community
Benjamin Roush
- Representation: Private Industry
- Principal in Charge of Fire Protection and Sustainability, FSI Engineers
- Expertise includes energy efficiency, energy modeling, and energy auditing
- BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Ohio State University
- American Institute of Architects (AIA) Baltimore Chapter Committee on the Environment Co-Chair, AIA Maryland Legislative Committee member, Maryland Green Building Council Chair
- Resident of the Hamilton Hills neighborhood