Leadership

	Ruben Chandrasekar, Director, Strategy and Impact Ruben Chandrasekar is a mission-driven nonprofit executive with over 20 years of experience advancing equity, economic mobility, and community development. His work has consistently focused on partnering with communities to address the interconnected challenges of poverty, displacement, and systemic inequity. Most recently, Ruben served as Regional Director at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), where he provided strategic oversight to ten U.S. offices delivering housing, employment, legal, youth, and health programs to more than 18,000 immigrants and refugees annually. Previously, he led IRC’s Maryland offices for a decade, transforming them into one of the state’s largest immigrant-serving organizations, scaling housing an workforce initiatives and fostering cross-sector partnerships. Earlier in his career, he led community development efforts on Cleveland’s East Side and expanded legal and employment services for low-wage workers and returning citizens in Maryland. He holds a Master’s in Sociology from SUNY Binghamton and lives in Baltimore with his father, wife, and son.
	Timothy Douglas, Director, Economic Development Timothy Douglas serves as the Director of Economic Development for Bon Secours Community Works. In his role, Tim oversees the administration and operations of all economic development programs, including Healthcare Training, Clean & Green, Clean Corps, Financial & Employment services, Food Access & Urban Farming and Returning Citizens. Since joining the team in 2018, Tim has contributed significantly to the Economic Development department, first as a coordinator and later as a program manager. His efforts have been instrumental in launching and expanding the Bon Secours Urban Farm and Food Access program, as well as cultivating partnerships to create new and enhanced career training opportunities for community members. With deep roots in southwest Baltimore, Tim is committed to empowering local residents and believes that fostering change from within the community is key to long-term success. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science form Coppin State University.
	Andrea Person, Director, Youth and Family Services Andrea Person serves as the director of Youth and Family Services for Bon Secours Community Works. Born in West Baltimore’s Sandown-Winchester Community, Ms. Person possesses extensive knowledge and experience in managing health systems, identifying and addressing systematic issues as well as developing community partnerships that enhances programs and services. In her previous roles she served as Director of Health Services for the Y in Central Maryland Head Start Programs where she was responsible for health, mental health and disability services outcomes for children in three Head Start regions. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from the University of Maryland, College Park, a Master of Arts degree in Education from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Kaplan University. In 2017, Andrea received the NCADD Maryland Teurk Conference Outstanding Service Award. She is also an active member of the Sandtown-Winchester Senior Center board of directors and the mother of two beautiful daughters.
	Alicia Corson, Director, Housing and Community Development Alicia Corson serves as the Director of Housing and Community Development for Bon Secours Community Works. In her role, Alicia is responsible for the development, implementation, management, support and overall direction of housing development, community development asset management, open space development and resident services initiatives. Alicia comes to Bon Secours with nearly two decades of housing development experience in Baltimore, having worked with local communities to achieve their goals for renewal and sustainability. She has successfully secured grant funding for community revitalization in underserved neighborhoods and has been recognized by Baltimore Heritage for excellence in historical preservation. Alicia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a Master’s of Business Administration from Loyola University of Maryland.
	George Kleb, President, Bon Secours Baltimore Foundation George Kleb serves as President of the Bon Secours Baltimore Foundation. In this role, George oversees fundraising, grantmaking and individual giving campaigns that support the programs and services offered by Bon Secours Community Works. Since joining the ministry in 1987, George has served in a variety of roles and leadership positions, including most recently serving as the Executive Director of Bon Secours Community Works from 2021 to 2025. During his 30-plus year tenure with Bon Secours, he has been a constant and critical force in the development numerous community responsive programs including family, youth, financial and employment services as well as more than 800 housing units that provide safe, stable and affordable housing for more than 1,200 residents in West Baltimore. George holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western Maryland College and a Certificate in Housing and Community Development from the University of Maryland.