Outstanding Jewish Communal Professional Award

Annie joined CHAI in 2016, and has grown as a trusted team member. She is thoughtful and brings a unique perspective to our community-facing work, including serving on the agency’s Diversity, Equity, Racial Justice and Inclusion Committee, her work with One Park Heights and her outreach to other Villages across the state and nation. Annie is also building a partnership with the Jewish Library and is working with the Last Chance Collection Initiative.

Annie routinely works closely with others in our agency who serve older adults. She was instrumental in bringing together a group of colleagues to discuss pressing issues facing older community members. The group included representatives from intake, data, programming, and counseling staff. She has also made numerous successful attempts at integrating her work with CHAI’s Community Development team.

Annie provides oversight and support to Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC). This includes organizing classes, planning events and educational opportunities, and developing grant reports for her program. She also supports the board of directors and executive committee in a unique way that allows them to successfully lead the Village as they see fit.
Annie was part of Leading Age Maryland’s Emerging Leaders cohort a few years ago and has since looked for more public speaking opportunities. She has presented about her programs to several of CHAI’s Committees, participated in community events and expanded her connections to other villages across the state and nation. Annie is also part of a collaborative Village effort to meet with the newly appointed Secretary of Aging in a few weeks! NNC members have expressed their desire to do some advocacy work and Annie has helped to make that happen.

Annie continually looks for opportunities to grow and develop her leadership skills. She is also active in pursing continued Jewish education. Annie frequently participates in Na’aleh courses and workshop offerings and consistently looks for other areas of growth within The Associated network.