Our Staff

Berneitha K. McNair serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Inc. (AACCAA), the designated Community Action Agency for Anne Arundel County, Maryland, where she provides strategic leadership to advance the agency's mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building stronger communities. She brings more...

  Joshua Hatch builds the partnerships, systems, and public policy infrastructure that expand opportunity. As Chief External Affairs and Strategy Officer at the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Anne Arundel County's designated anti-poverty agency, he leads government affairs and policy, strategic partnerships, communications, and agency-wide strategic planning, advancing the...

  Calynn Evans, M.S., leads the operations, program performance, and compliance systems that ensure the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency's services reach the community effectively and accountably. As Chief Operating Officer, she oversees early childhood education, housing assistance, energy assistance, and youth development, as well as the agency's facilities,...

Denise Crews serves as Chief Administrative Officer at the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. In this role, she provides strategic leadership and oversight for the agency’s administrative functions, including human resources, housing programs, executive administration, front-office operations, and administrative support...

  Namond Williams is the Director of Diversion and Reentry Services, where he oversees reentry and rehabilitation services for individuals working toward successful reintegration and long-term stability. Since joining the agency in 2023, Mr. Williams has advanced from Coach, Instructor, and Case Manager to Director, reflecting his commitment to client...

Roxanne McGowan serves as Director of Workforce Development and Training for the Community Action Agency of Anne Arundel County, where she leads workforce development and training services that help residents strengthen their skills, improve employment opportunities, and achieve greater economic stability. Her career reflects a longstanding commitment to community advancement,...

Janeen Tasker is the Director of Energy Programs at the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, where she leads the Maryland Energy Assistance Program for Anne Arundel County. In fiscal year 2026, the department served approximately 11,000 households and administered more than $6 million in energy assistance benefits. She oversees...

Julie Snyder is the Director of Community Engagement and Development at the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, where she oversees the agency's Lothian office and several programs, including Community Health Ambassadors, Social Determinants of Health, and AmeriCorps Seniors. Her connection to the agency spans more than sixteen years —...

Lita Turner is a Child Development Specialist and the Interim Director of Early Head Start at the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency. She brings more than seven years of service with the agency and more than twenty years of experience owning and operating her own learning center, a career...