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Class Directory
Classmates
Councilmember, Hyattsville

Director of Economic and Workforce Development, New Carrollton
(301) 968-5498
Building on the recognition and support I received through the introductory economic development course and my continued involvement with MEDA, I expect to strengthen my ability to address real community challenges in economic and workforce development through the Municipal Academy.
Councilmember, Forest Heights
(240) 923-4051
I have been a Council Member for over six years in the Town of Forest Heights. I am Chairperson of the Ways and Means Advisory Committee and the Beautification Advisory Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem, Capitol Heights

City Councilmember, Hyattsville
(240) 506-9768
Gopi is in her first term of being a City Councilmember in Hyattsville after being sworn in in June 2025. She is a mental health counselor by training, and is a program director at a community-based nonprofit in Greenbelt and runs her own therapy private practice.

Town Administrator, Brentwood
(240) 498-4368
Town.administrator@brentwoodmd.gov
Started career in municipal government 15+ years ago as a Finance Officer. In 2025, I transitioned into the role of Town Administrator. My goal is to uplift and beautify the community in which I serve through programming, public art, and improvement of existing infrastructure.

Councilmember, Greenbelt
(240) 945-1438
The newest elected member of the Greenbelt City Council. Legislative analyst for public safety and social housing with over a decade of community and labor organizing experience.

Council Member, Berwyn Heights
(240) 393-2548
Roger Gaines town council member town of Berwyn Heights. Lifetime PG county resident. Father. Leader. Local small business owner.

Council Member, Hyattsville & PGCMA President
I have been representing Ward 4 (West Hyattsville) on the Hyattsville City Council since 2013. Additionally, I currently serve as the President of the Prince George’s County Municipal Association (PGCMA).

Town Manager, Cottage City
(240) 544-8725
John Hoatson is the TM for the Town of Cottage City where he leads the general government operations, including fiscal management, public communications, intergovernmental relations, records, human resources, and community outreach. John is also widely recognized for his Princess Diana Collection.

Mayor, Riverdale Park
(202) 525-9880
Ifiok is a business strategist with experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior executive level clients and business units. He is the first Black Mayor of Riverdale Park, MD.
Vice Mayor, Landover Hills

Council member, Bladensburg
(240) 606-3149
I am a mother of seven children. I am a Second Term Council Member
Council President, Forest Heights
(301) 466-1549
Lived and have contributed more than 50-years in Prince George’s County, Forest Heights. Retail, financial and banking careers in the DMV. Co-lead for Dementia Friendly America, Prince Georges, South County. Trinity College, MSA (Corporate and Community Affairs)
Mayor, Seat Pleasant
City Councilmember, District 3, College Park
(202) 815-8277
Ray lives in College park and has been on the council for one year. Working at UMD as a chaplain, Ray also cares about immigrants, the environment, food insecurity, and ways to facilitate communication across government agencies.

Grant Manager, Seat Pleasant
(240) 498-5795
Over 20 years of service to the City of Seat Pleasant. Served as Executive Assistant to the Mayor 10 years+ during a strong mayor-weak council system and serving as Grant Manager in the Economic Development Department (last 10 years), which has operated without a director for more than 6 years.

Council Member, Hyattsville
(301) 583-6281
Hyattsville City Council Member. Street safety and affordable housing advocate.

Councilmember, New Carrollton
(240) 706-2627
New to local government, passionate about listening to the people and an advocate for disability rights, since I am a person who is deaf. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, fully bilingual English/Spanish.

Mayor Pro Tem, Greenbelt
(301) 956-6705
Kristen Weaver has served on Greenbelt City Council as Mayor Pro Tem since November 2021, with special interests in environmental sustainability and transportation. Her professional background is as a science educator, currently working as an outreach specialist for a NASA citizen science app.
Commission Chair, Cottage City
(240) 535-2161
Wanda Wheatley is a results-driven professional who values clarity, collaboration, and accountability. She brings a thoughtful, practical approach to every project she takes on.
City Manager, College Park
(240) 571-0788
Kenny Young began his tenure with the City of College Park, Maryland on September 27, 2021. Mr. Young brings with him more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience in the private sector and local government across the country.


