Leadership
Ruben Chandrasekar, Director, Strategy and Impact 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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |