Advisory Groups
Members of Advisory Groups ensure that the County Executive is well informed of and able to act effectively in responding to the needs and concerns of the county's diverse communities, and to work collaboratively with government, nonprofits, and community organizations in creating an inclusive, equitable and welcoming county. The groups meet regularly, and many meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact the appropriate individual listed below.
African Affairs Advisory Group
African-American Advisory Group
Frederick Hawkins, African American Liaison, Office of Community PartnershipsFrederick.hawkins@montgomerycountymd.gov
Asian Pacific Advisory Group
Yi Shen, Asian Liaison, Office of Community Partnershipsyi.shen@montgomerycountymd.gov
Caribbean American Advisory Group
Rodrigue Vital, Caribbean American Liaison, Office of Community Partnerships,
rodrigue.vital@montgomerycountymd.gov
Faith Community Advisory Group
Kate Chance, Faith Community Liaison, Office of Community Partnerships
kate.chance@montgomerycountymd.gov
Latin American Advisory Group
Jessy Mejia Terry, Latino Liaison, Office of Community PartnershipsJessy.MejiaTerry@montgomerycountymd.gov
LGBTQ Advisory Group
Dr. Amena Johnson, LGBTQ Liaison, Office of Community Partnershipsamena.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov
Middle Eastern American Advisory Group
Arwa ElBoraei, Middle Eastern Liaison and Senior Fellow, Office of Community Partnerships,Arwa.ElBoraei@montgomerycountymd.gov​
Senior Community
Lindsay Luhn, AmeriCorps Seniors Program Manager, Montgomery County Volunteer Center
lindsay.luhn@montgomerycountymd.gov