Our Team

Terrell Brown

Terrell is a proud Baltimore native and versatile strategist dedicated to helping civic organizations forge meaningful connections with the communities they serve.

Sally J. Scott, Ph.D.

Sally is graduate program director of Community Leadership at UMBC, where she leads an interdisciplinary program that draws on the teaching and research strengths of UMBC.

Joby Taylor, Ph.D.

Joby co-leads The Shriver Center, UMBC’s hub for community engagement and public service. He has led the Peaceworker Fellows Program and more.

Why This Platform Matters?

Why This Platform Matters

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is our city’s front porch, a canvas to showcase local brilliance. We bridge the gap between historic institutions and grassroots innovators, connecting talent, opportunity, and neighborhoods to build an equitable economic future. By addressing past inequities head-on, our platform is a space for Baltimore’s growth and elevation of the people who drive it.

Reimagining our Harbor at a pivotal moment through open, bold, and creative collaboration

Engage: Open, ongoing public dialogue

Design: Bold, inclusive waterfront spaces

Impact: Values-driven placemaking

Who We Are: Baltimore City residents and community-focused practitioners.

The Moment: A pivotal turning point for our public waterfront.

The Impact: How we redevelop the Harbor today will echo across our city for decades.