Meet the Founding Members
CEO
Kasey Moritz
Meet our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the energy behind it all! His dynamic and progressive thinking has been invaluable in guiding our organization to success. With his energetic and people-oriented approach, our CEO has been instrumental in fostering strong relationships with our stakeholders, and has been a catalyst in creating positive change within our community. His ability to unite individuals to work together towards improving the community brings a critical people-centric approach to our team.
BA, Psychology
PhD, Neuroscience
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COO
Lisa Moritz
Meet our Chief Operating Officer (COO), the brains behind our organization. With a PhD in Biochemistry, she brings an unparalleled perspective to our team. Her passion for helping the local community is matched only by her meticulous attention to detail when organizing events and initiatives. We couldn't ask for a better fit to oversee our day-to-day operations!
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BS, Biology
PhD, Clinical Biochemistry
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CGO
Michelle Kappert
Meet our Chief Growth Officer (CGO), the extensive knowledge base behind our seamless initiative implementation. As a Preschool teacher with several years of experience teaching Kindergarten, she is passionate about creating opportunities for children to learn and grow. Her years of expertise shaping young minds for a better future, coupled with her strong connections to community nonprofits, make her an invaluable member of the Bridging Gaps team.
BS, Psychology
M.Ed., Elementary Education Pre K-6, Math Specialty
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CSO
Marybeth Bond
Meet our Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), the innovative mind behind our boundary-breaking initiatives. Through her hands-on experience working with housing insecure youth, she has seen firsthand how food insecurity affects developing minds and the significant benefits of intentional, targeted intervention. Her exceptional creativity is a true asset, and we are glad to have her artistic mind on our team!
BFA, Theater Arts
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Pre K-6
Meet the Board
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Board President
Daniel Federline
Our Board President is a distinguished Branch Chief at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), with extensive experience in federal procurement and acquisition. His legal background provides a valuable perspective to our organization, and we appreciate his dedication to making a positive impact in our community.
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Board Vice President
J.B. Phillips
Our Board Vice President has extensive government and nonprofit experience, including setting up a 501c3 for the Department of Defense, working with his church's food bank, and serving on their nonprofit Board of Directors. With a PhD and MBA, he is well-versed in nonprofit documentation, making him an invaluable member of our team.
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Board Secretary
Jeanine Federline
Our Board Secretary is a preschool teacher from Maryland who is deeply committed to promoting social and emotional learning for young children. With her experience at a local food start-up, extensive work in nonprofits, and her Masters Degree in Museum Studies, she brings a wealth of experience to our team.
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Board Treasurer
Marty Kappert
Our Board Treasurer is an esteemed retired Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in accounting and business. His unwavering dedication to the Elkridge Food Pantry is demonstrated by his 20-30 volunteer hours per week, and we are privileged to have someone with such expertise and passion for making a positive impact in his community on our team.
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Board Member
Emily Hice
With her experience supporting similar programs in Ohio, our Board Member is well-equipped to help Bridging Gaps achieve our goals. Her unique perspective on the needs of our community is further enriched by being a mother of two young children, providing invaluable insights into the challenges faced by families in our area.
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Board Member
Jake Reid
Our Board Member brings years of IT and web design experience to our team. In addition, he has immersed himself in the local community, gaining a deep understanding of its needs and building strong relationships with its members. His dedication to our cause and commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of the community we serve are an asset to our team.
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Board Member
Lori Geier
With her 40 years in nursing and as a nurse practitioner, Lori offers a wealth of knowledge on the dire need for community resources. She has years of experience with providing psychiatric care to the underserved mentally ill population in Baltimore, Maryland. She is well aware of the unfortunate discrepancy between our community needs and available resources. Lori is committed to the vision of Bridging Gaps.