Executive Committee

Chair: Brad Frome
RISE Investment Partners

Co-Chair: Vacant 

Members:
Jacqueline Boles 
Charnetia Young 
Dawnn Leary
Natalie Mitchell 
Gloria Brown-Burnett

Purpose: The Executive Committee of the WDB shall be comprised of the WDB Chair, the WDB Vice-Chair, the immediate past Chair of the WDB, the WDB member representing the County Executive, and the Chairs of all the WDB's Standing Committees. Between WDB meetings, The Executive Committee may act for the WDB, except in matters concerning the appointment of officers or the adoption, repeal, or amendment of the Bylaws. The Executive Committee shall review all program plans, reports, and other documents which the WDB, by law is required to review and act upon, and shall make recommendations concerning such items, and any actions taken on behalf of the WDB by the Executive Committee, to the WDB.

Chairs for all standing committees shall be appointed by the WDB Chair; however, the WDB Chair may only serve as Chair of the Executive committee. All standing committee chairs shall be members of the WDB. Committees may include other members of the WDB and shall include non-board members with appropriate experience and expertise. In addition, the WDB Chair may appoint such other committees as may be necessary to carry out the purpose and functions of the WDB. Non-WDB members may serve on such committees as deemed appropriate, with the exception of the Executive Committee. The WDB may establish additional committees by majority vote, at any regular meeting that has quorum.

American Job Center / One Stop Delivery System Committee

Chair: Dawnn Leary
Greater Washington Community Foundation

Co-Chair: Vacant 

Members:
Jill Hall
Pat Phillippe
Ignatius Iwuala
Brad Frome
Patricia Simon
Kari Pompilli
Jacqueline Boles
Patricia Mallory
Nicholas Brown
Margaret Shrager 

Purpose: The American Job Center / One Stop Committee is the driving force behind the development and enhancement of the Prince George’s County One Stop Career Center System.

Committee members, representing diverse groups within the local area, guide the Prince George’s County Workforce Development Board and Board Staff through the development of services and strategies to best meet the needs of job seekers and businesses utilizing the Prince George’s County American Job Centers.

Disability and Severe Barriers Committee

Chair: Natalie Mitchell
Maryland State Department of Education, Department of Rehabilitative Services

Co-Chair: Vacant

Members:
Aspasia Xypolia
Bill Taylor
Candace Hollingsworth
Candice Austin
Deborah Topcik
Elana Belon-Butler
Erica Lemon
Isaiah West
Jerry Howard
Jesse Buggs
Rasheeda Jamison 
Sally Reed

Purpose: The Disability & Severe Barriers (DSB) Committee provides professional guidance and evidence based strategies to the Prince George’s County Workforce Development Board.

The guidance and strategies provided by the DSB Committee provides the Board with the knowledge and tools to ensure that Prince George’s County Public Workforce System is accessible to job seekers with disabilities and severe barriers, while affording them the opportunity to receive integrated services leading to positive employment outcomes.

Finance Committee

Chair: Gloria Brown Burnett
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services

Co-Chair: Vacant

Members:
Brad Frome
Charnetia Young
Dawnn Leary
Senator James 'Jim' Rosapepe

Purpose: The Finance Committee evaluates and advises on the approval or modification of the Fiscal Agent’s annual spending plan and ensures spending throughout the year is on schedule and adheres to the approved plan. In addition, the Finance Committee ensures that the Fiscal Agent has policies that fit and helps the Executive Director to anticipate and project issues and solutions.

Youth Services Committee

Chair: Vacant

Co-Chair: Jessica Wilson 
CCI Health

Members:
Senator James 'Jim' Rosapepe
Aspasia Xypolia
Dr. Jean-Paul Cadet
Candace Hollingsworth
Candice Austin
Deborah Topcik
Elana Belon-Butler
Erica Lemon
Isaiah West
Jerry Howard
Jesse Buggs
Rasheeda Jamison
Sally Reed
Shayla Adams Stafford

Purpose: The Prince George’s County Youth Committee will provide recommendations to the Workforce Development Board on issues and policies regarding youth. The Youth Committee will serve as an advisory and coordinating entity for youth services in Prince George’s County.

Business Services Committee

Chair: Troy Green
Luminis Health

Co-Chair: Vacant

Members:
Amy Rock
Brad Frome
Brandon Jackson
Brian Courtien
Charnetia Young
Dr. Jean-Paul Cadet
Omar McIntosh
Stacey Butler

Purpose: The Business Services Committee develops and maintains important strategic industry partnerships and alliances, aligns the Prince George’s County workforce system to provide human resources solutions to businesses, recommends policy and changes advocates for the interest of local businesses.