Cindy Schwartz, Executive Director, most recently served as Senior Vice President for State Outreach at the National League of Conservation Voters. In the 2004 presidential elections Ms. Schwartz ran the Environmental Victory Project field effort, which involved over 200 staff, engaged over 18,000 volunteers and contacted 1.3 million voters at the door. Cindy lives in Silver Spring with her husband and their son. 
 
Dawn Stoltzfus, Deputy Director , manages communications, publications, public relations, and development programs. Dawn formerly worked as Publications and E-Communications Manager for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Before that she was an editor at Rowman & Littlefield Press in Lanham, MD. She graduated from West Chester University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature, minor in Creative Writing. She has volunteered for various political campaigns and is actively involved with the Anne Arundel Literacy Council. Dawn lives in Annapolis.

Aaron Mintzes, Legislative and Political Manager, lobbies for environmental legislation and coordinates coalition efforts and events.  Prior to joining the staff of Maryland LCV Education Fund, Aaron worked for Clean Water Action and served on the re-election campaign team of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL9). Aaron received his J.D. in 2003 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law and his B.A. in Philosophy from Vassar College in 2000. Aaron remains active in environmental organizations in Baltimore where he lives and cheers for the Orioles.

Jen Brock-Cancellieri, Outreach Manager, is responsible for creating and implementing capacity building programs, managing field operations, grassroots online advocacy, overseeing issue and public education campaigns, and coordinating voter mobilization programs. Jen was formerly the National Coordinator for the Genetic Engineering Action Network in Boston and Director of Organizational Development for the Gulf Restoration Network in Louisiana. She is a Green Corps alumni and she later worked as a Green Corps Recruitment Director. Jen graduated from Mary Washington College in Virginia with a Bacheor’s degree in Environmental Science. She lives in Baltimore with her husband.

Ryan Ewing, Field Organizer, is currently building grassroots support for environmental issues, managing volunteers, and working with local groups in Maryland -- primarily on the Eastern Shore.  Prior to his recent return to Maryland, Ryan worked as the Maine Action Netork Coordinator for the Natural Resources Council of Maine and served on the Town Council of Brunswick, Maine. During the 2004 elections, Ryan worked as a field organizer on the Eastern Shore. He graduated from McDaniel College in 2001 with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Theatre Arts and as a student served as a General Assembly Intern.  Ryan lives in Easton.

Kim Dissen, Administrative Assistant, is responsible for assisting office staff, running office operations, and assisting with projects whenever needed. Prior to moving to Maryland, Kim was a middle school counselor in Rochester, NY. She has a master’s degree in counselor education. She has been home with her son and daughter for the past 7 years. Kim lives in Arnold with her husband, children and her dog Winnie.

Catherine Stirling-Development Associate

Catherine’s responsibilities include development programs and fundraising. Formerly she managed grant reviews for programs at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and National Children’s Medical Center. Catherine also has directed a number of fundraisers for various non-profit organizations. She is the co-editor of a book on competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing industries. Catherine received her M.A.L.D. degree from Tufts University’s Fletcher School and her B.A. in Government with honors from Smith College. In her free time Catherine can be found sculling on the Severn River.