Meet the Community Liaisons
Meet the Community Liaisons!
Staying connected to the community is a critical element in realizing the success of the Red Line project. In keeping with this vision, the newest members of the project team will work closely with neighborhoods in the project area and serve as liaisons between the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and communities in the Red Line corridor. Integrating the Community Liaisons into the Red Line project is one of the goals outlined in the Baltimore City Red Line Community Compact. The Compact is an agreement among the communities in the Red Line corridor, Baltimore City, the MTA, and other stakeholders to make the Red Line a catalyst for economic and environmental benefits in the project's neighborhoods. The liaisons come to the project with a vast amount of community outreach experience.
"We welcome the Community Liaisons to the Red Line project team – they will play a key role in the MTA's efforts to engage the community and enhance awareness of the Red Line project," said Tamika Gauvin, Red Line Community Outreach Coordinator. The MTA Community Liaisons will also work with Station Area Advisory Committees (SAACs) throughout the station design process.
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John EnnyJohn Enny most recently served as the Community Liaison for Outward Bound Baltimore Chesapeake Bay, a non-profit outdoor educational institution that focuses on character development, leadership and service. A Baltimore resident, he has participated in various service and volunteer programs and organizations, including the Augustinian Volunteers (Peru), AmeriCorps (City Year Greater Philadelphia), and the Youth Conservation Corps (Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation). John is the Community Liaison for the Canton Crossing, Highlandtown/Greektown, Bayview MARC, and Bayview Medical Campus station areas. Contact John at 443-691-9163 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Lisa (Kramer) AkchinLisa Akchin received a degree in Political Science from George Washington University in 2003. Following that, she worked on political campaigns in Virginia, Indiana and New Mexico and spent three years as the East Coast Regional Director for a grassroots political consulting firm. A Baltimore resident, Lisa worked most recently as a facilitator for a coalition on local development issues. Lisa is the Community Liaison for the Harlem Park, Poppleton, Howard Street/University Center, Charles Center, and Government Center/Inner Harbor station areas. Contact Lisa at 443-691-9161 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Charisse LueCharisse Lue joins the Baltimore Red Line Project team as a community member and a resident of Baltimore City. She brings more than ten years of community development experience to the project. She worked with a number of non-profit agencies, including serving as the executive director of a program which provided services for Baltimore City’s homeless youth. Recently, she spearheaded a permanent supportive housing program for homeless families, which allowed her to develop program initiatives that engaged the community in transforming the local area into safe, family-oriented environments. Charisse is the Community Liaison for the Edmondson Village, Allendale, Rosemont and West Baltimore MARC station areas. Contact Charisse at 443-691-9160 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Rachel MyrowitzRachel Myrowitz worked for One Less Car as Program Coordinator with a primary focus on sustainable transportation advocacy across Maryland. Previously, she worked for the Policy and Lobbying division of the League of Conservation Voters in Washington, DC and for the Political and Legislative division of Conservation Voters New Mexico. Rachel has Environmental Leadership Institute training, Transformative Mediation training and a bachelor's degree from St. John’s College. Rachel is the Community Liaison for the Inner Harbor East, Fells Point and Canton station areas. Contact Rachel at 443-691-9140 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Keisha TrentKeisha Trent worked six years at Enterprise Community Partners in Columbia, aiding national community organizations and housing development corporations in rebuilding their communities by administering capacity-building grants and providing direct technical assistance. In her last role, Keisha worked as a Neighborhood Project Coordinator with the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development, engaging residents and other stakeholders in neighborhood revitalization efforts. Keisha is the Community Liaison for the CMS, Security Square Mall, Social Security Administration and I-70 Park-and-Ride station areas. Contact Keisha at 443-691-9145 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Community Liaisons Coverage Areas Map
