Nick Brennan, Co-Chair

Nick Brennan is a fundraising and marketing professional and has worked with leading arts, cultural and human service organizations, including Arena Stage, the National Cathedral, the Levine School of Music, National Endowment for the Arts and United Cerebral Palsy. Nick currently works in the development office at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Originally from western Massachusetts, Nick received his Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre at Catholic University. A resident of College Park since 2011, Nick lives in Berwyn with his husband PJ and their two labradoodles, Gus and Sam.

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Jacqueline Pearce Garrett, Co-Chair

Jackie is passionate about helping nonprofits and social entrepreneurs build infrastructure that creates sustainable organizations. She first developed an interest in philanthropy while she was working as a trainer and management consultant for a national capacity building program. After graduating from the University of Maryland College Park in 2005, Jackie returned to the area in 2010 when she and her husband bought a house in North College Park.

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David Milligan, Secretary

Dave Milligan has lived in College Park for more than twenty years.  He is a past President of the College Park Boys and Girls Club, served two terms on the College Park City Council, and currently Chairs the College Park Citizen Corps Committee.  He is a volunteer travel soccer coach and works as the Training Director for a small government agency.

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Abigail Delgado, Board Member

Rosa Abigail Delgado has been a resident of College Park for 16 years. She was born in El Salvador and got her bachelors in social work. Abigail current works for College Park Youth and Family Service Center as a coordinator for the Hispanic parent support group.

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Jennifer Delgado, Board Member

Jennifer Delgado is a student at Prince George Community College,  working on getting her Bachelors degree in social work. Jennifer works at College Park’s Youth and Family Services as a lead teacher. She has been a resident of College Park for 14 years.

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Kathy Everett, Board Member

Kathy is a people-person who enjoys helping others. She has 20+ years experience in business development, process improvement, and graphic design. Kathy’s  innovative thinking enables her to help drive people and businesses towards the best version of themselves. Kathy moved to College Park from Washington DC in 2010 and calls College Park her “forever home.”

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Eric Grims, Board Member

Eric Grims is a currently a Production Coordinator for The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland. He was previously is a Project Manager and Account Executive at eventEQ, where he oversaw design and implementation of event production for corporate events, concerts, private parties and political events. He has produced events for clients such as the 2012 Presidential Campaign, White House Communications, National Network to End Domestic Violence, University of Maryland, Center for Democracy and Technology, and the National Museum of American History. Since 1999, he has also been Scenic + Lighting Designer for the Rorschach Theatre. He was previously an Artist in Residence at American University.

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Alex Tobin, Board Member

Alex Tobin is a proud College Park resident, student, and volunteer. While living in College Park, Tobin has served his community and neighborhood. As a member of the Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee, Tobin has worked to inspire positive change for the city while bringing long-term residents and students together. Tobin has also served in tandem with the University of Maryland SGA on city projects such as the Safety Walk and loves to participate in service with Phi Psi and Friends. Tobin recently ran for City Council to bring communities together and get involved in College Park. He looks forward to meeting you and working to better the city!

 

Affiliate Board Members

Our affiliate board members, while they do not vote on official Foundation business, serve on committees, conduct business on behalf of the Foundation, and helps us keep the mission of the organization moving forward.

Tricia Homer, Affiliate Board Member

Tricia Homer is a trainer and facilitator with ten years of experience in marketing and communications. She aims to help others reach their full potential through her work in community development and organizational development. She is also producer, performer and teaching artist and has worked on events, film, television and commercial productions in a variety of capacities. She is originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and is a graduate of Wesleyan University.

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Margaret “Peggy” Kane, Affiliate Board

Peggy Kane is an Oncology Nurse Navigator who helps guide patients through their cancer journey. She has served in many leadership roles locally, regionally and nationally for the Oncology Nursing Society, the American Cancer Society, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and facilitates support groups for survivors. Committed to community involvement, she also serves on the College Park Farmers Market Committee and even her dog Kirby volunteers at the Community Library for children’s reading programs.

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