The AAWDC Staff is made up of a talented team of people dedicated to providing:
- Leadership on workforce issues in Anne Arundel County
- Services to local businesses to help them grow and expand, and improve the economic well-being of the county
- Guidance to individuals looking to start or continue their career path
- Training that leads to skills development and job readiness
Executive Team
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Kirkland J. Murray
President & CEO
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Chuck Knapp
Chief Financial Officer
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Jason Papanikolas, MBA
Vice President of Career & Community Services
Leadership Team
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Rebecca Benner, MA, MAS, CWDP, GCDF, CPRW, OWDS-I
Community Services Manager
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Denise Bourdeaux, MBA, CPRW
Director of Career Services
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Tracey Brooks
Grant Performance and Compliance Manager
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Holly Brown
JWA Manager
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Elizabeth Savage Dupre
Director of In-School Youth
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Ishianna Foster
Human Resources Manager
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Patricia Jearman
Director of Human Resources
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Carl Kushinsky
Apprenticeship Manager
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Bekki Leonard
Director of Strategic Initiatives
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Latoya Oeur
Finance Manager
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Dana Sheldon
Director of Business & Industry Solutions
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Kara Weekley
Young Adult Services Manager