At the heart of our vision is a West Baltimore where the neighborhoods are safe, vibrant, and inclusive communities that promote the happiness, health, and wealth of all. Our Mission is to build and maintain authentic and mutually beneficial partnerships between the University and Baltimore communities to improve health and advance the public good through direct service and systemic change.
Contact Us

Bill Joyner, JD, MSW
Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement and Partnerships
Phone: 410-706-7823
Email: wjoyner@umaryland.edu
Bill Joyner became the University of Maryland, Baltimore's (UMB) assistant vice president for community engagement in August 2022, tasked with leading the University’s Office of Community Eng... Read More

Malika Brown
Civic and Community Engagement Coordinator
Phone: 410-706-4143
Email: malikabrown@umaryland.edu

Annie Coples
Health Suite Community Outreach Worker
Phone: 410-706-1971
Email: acoples@umaryland.edu

Kelly Doran, PhD, RN, FAAN
Director of Health and Wellness
Phone: 410-706-5470
Email: kdoran@umaryland.edu