Board Members
The Baltimore City Community College Board of Trustees is a group of outstanding Maryland community leaders dedicated to ensuring the continued growth and excellence of Baltimore City Community College.
Statement from the BCCC Board of Trustees
September 20, 2023
Excerpt from BCCC Board of Trustees September 20, 2023 meeting minutes:
Chairman Schmoke made an opening statement addressing a local news station report that he described as “quite erroneous” about President McCurdy’s salary. He read the following statement:
In the interest of clarity and full transparency, I would like to take this opportunity to address President McCurdy's salary. Here are the facts. Dr. McCurdy went more than two years without being fully compensated pursuant to her contract. In 2021, the Chief Financial Officer discovered the mistake. To correct this error, Dr. McCurdy received retroactive corrective payments over a twelve-month period, primarily occurring in 2022.
The Board of Trustees takes very seriously our responsibilities as trustees of Baltimore City Community College and operates in accordance with the by-laws and values of the institution.
Chairman Schmoke went on to state that he would be glad to provide further explanation to the new Trustees but that the bottom line was that the media had reported a “bulge” or increase in Dr. McCurdy’s compensation, but that report was not true—she received retroactive payments to make up for missed pay.
March 12, 2023
In response to concerns recently brought to our attention, we wish to reiterate our support for Dr. McCurdy and note our intention to offer her an extension of her contract as President of BCCC.
We take very seriously our responsibilities as trustees of this community college. When the General Assembly enacted legislation creating a realigned board and mandating the achievement of specific goals by the college they recognized that reaching those goals would require the hiring of an experienced, effective, and visionary leader as BCCC President. The trustees have no doubt that Dr. McCurdy exemplifies these essential qualities of leadership. We review, annually, her performance as President. While all recognize that much work is still to be done and that change is often difficult, we are convinced that she has developed a strategic direction that offers the best chance to achieve goals of sustained excellence for BCCC. It is our hope that the various constituencies of the college will work with her collaboratively throughout her tenure as President.
Kurt Schmoke,
Chairman
John Carroll Weiss, III (J. C. Weiss, III)
Mr. Weiss was born in Baltimore and is an alumnus of BCCC. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Baltimore with a vast amount of venture capital industry experience and a passion for social entrepreneurship. Mr. Weiss’s professional experience includes founding or co-founding several organizations and businesses, serving in the leadership positions of those organizations and successfully leading one company through a public stock offering and listing on the NASDAQ.
Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA
Roger J. Ward currently serves as provost and executive vice president at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Ward served as UMB vice president for operations and institutional effectiveness. In that role, which began in January 2018, he served as UMB’s chief operating officer, directing a portfolio of departments and initiatives that promote institutional effectiveness and assure accountability, including human resources, strategic planning, enterprise risk management, and institutional accreditation.
In addition, Ward oversaw areas that promote University compliance and transparency, including the offices of research integrity, conflict of interest, human research protections, and education and equal access. On the academic side, he served as vice dean of the Graduate School, where he had responsibility for building an array of graduate programs that are self-sustaining and responsive to the evolving needs of the health and human services workforce in the state.
Ward earned an associate’s degree in data processing/computer programming from Kingsborough Community College, a bachelor’s degree in government and a master’s in public administration, both from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He holds two law degrees: a Doctor of Law degree from New York Law School, and a Master of Science in Law (cybersecurity law) from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Ward also holds a Doctor of Education degree (with distinction) in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania.
Tanya Jones Terrell
Tanya Jones Terrell is Director of Corporate Community Impact at BGE. She oversees BGE’s existing workforce development and corporate relations efforts throughout central Maryland with a focus on enhancing the company’s impact on underserved communities.
Ms. Terrel has a Master of Science in Counseling and Development from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Framingham State University. She lives in Baltimore County with her husband and son.
MacKenzie Garvin, Esq.
MacKenzie Garvin is Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development. She has over a decade in public service and continues to expand employment develop opportunities for residents of the City of Baltimore. Ms. Gavin has a Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University and a Bachelor of Arts in English/Media Arts from Coppin State University.
Onahlea Shimunek
Onahlea Shimunek is a distinguished hospitality executive and community advocate with more than three decades of leadership experience in hotel management and operations. As a member of the Board of Trustees for Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), she leverages her extensive background in business development and workforce alignment to support the college’s mission of academic excellence and economic empowerment.
Ms. Shimunek currently serves as an Area General Manager for Meyer Jabara Hotels. Throughout her storied career, she has held senior leadership roles at some of Baltimore's most iconic institutions, including serving as General Manager of the Lord Baltimore Hotel and the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Her expertise spans all facets of large-scale operations, including staff management, strategic business development, and the cultivation of public-private partnerships.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Ms. Shimunek is deeply integrated into the Baltimore civic fabric and is a staunch supporter of the city’s educational and social infrastructure:
Since 2017, she has served as an adjunct faculty member at Morgan State University’s Graves School of Business & Management, helping to shape the next generation of hospitality professionals. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association and has held board positions with HealthCare Access Maryland and Back on My Feet, an organization dedicated to combating homelessness.
In 2022, she was recognized with the Downtown Innovation Award by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore for her transformative leadership and commitment to preserving local jobs and fostering community resilience.
Ms. Shimunek’s appointment to the BCCC Board of Trustees reflects her lifelong dedication to the city of Baltimore. She is committed to ensuring that the college remains a vital hub for workforce development, providing students with the practical skills and industry connections necessary to thrive in the region’s evolving economy.
Billie Marie Malcolm
Billie Marie Malcolm is a highly qualified education strategist and community leader with a deep commitment to the academic success and holistic development of Baltimore’s students. With over two decades of experience in public service, strategic partnerships, and school leadership advocacy, she brings a wealth of institutional knowledge to the Baltimore City Community College Board of Trustees.
Currently serving as a Program Officer for the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF), Ms. Malcolm leads critical initiatives focused on school leadership, effectiveness, and readiness. In this capacity, she shepherds BCF’s investments in identifying and supporting promising school leaders across the district and oversees the foundation’s support of Judy Centers, which play a vital role in increasing early childhood school readiness.
Prior to joining BCF, Ms. Malcolm spent seven years within the Baltimore City Public Schools’ central office. As a key member of the partnership and community engagement team, she was instrumental in establishing the district’s engagement office—a cornerstone of the reform efforts spearheaded by former CEO Dr. Andres Alonso. Her work later evolved to lead the district’s efforts in managing large-scale partnerships, volunteer coordination, and philanthropic donations.
Ms. Malcolm is a passionate advocate for building bridges between dedicated community resources and the educators on the front lines. Her work is driven by the belief that effective leadership and strong community alignment are the primary catalysts for institutional excellence and student achievement
Mr. Tyrese McBayne
Tyrese McBayne is an International Student from the rural western region of Jamaica, currently completing his second semester at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC). Determined and inspiration-driven, he stands out for his dedication to education and personal growth. As the first in his immediate family to attend college, Tyrese came to the U.S. to pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer, inspired by witnessing injustice in his home country. At BCCC, he is actively involved in student life, serving on the National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS) Executive Board, the International Student Club Executive Board, the Student Representative to the Board of Trustees, and the iMAC Board (the student disciplinary board). He plans to continue his studies at the University of Baltimore to earn a bachelor’s and potentially a master’s degree in law.
Contact Information
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