
Meet the Team

Meredith Chaiken
Executive Director
As Executive Director Meredith manages the operation of GBA while moving our mission and vision forward.
(410) 929-2270

Christina Delgado
Director of Community Engagement
Christina Delgado is an artist, educator, and community organizer who has committed herself to culture work in Baltimore City for almost 20 years. She is the founder of Tola’s Room, a home museum and culture space located in NE Baltimore, serving as the only Puerto Rican cultural hub in Baltimore. She is currently on the Maryland State Arts Council Artist-in-Resident Roster and also sits on various city and art related advisory groups, committees, and boards.
202-276-1747

Haidee Batista
Latino Community Engagement Coordinator
Haidee manages and coordinates outreach,
recruitment, and engagement of Latinx and/or immigrant
residents in the Greater Baybrook community. Please reach out, call
or email her if you need her help in this area!
(347) 762-1237

Yvette Bailey-Emberson
Neighborhood Safety Coordinator
Yvette oversees the implementation of GBA's Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) projects, including vacant property rehabilitation and alley-gating. Have a property that needs exterior renovations? Let her know!
443-805-0242

Daisy Heartberg
Director of Public Safety Programs
Daisy works on developing community based violence intervention strategies aimed at gun violence reduction.
(443) 963-9617

Elias Hinderberger
Business Programs Manager
Elias manages GBA's programs aimed at supporting and promoting small businesses on the peninsula. Does your business need some support? Reach out!
(443) 219-7212

Michelle Rich
Resident Outreach Specialist
Michelle works with her neighbors and with Baybrook E/M school to coordinate a walking school bus. Michelle is also a member of the Baybrook Violence Reduction Team.
Please reach out through phone
(443) 763-9698

Erica Quan
Community Safety Fellow
Erica is the data tracker and aide for the 311 ambassador program, a key part of GBA's violence reduction plan. If you want to learn more about the program or desire to clean up the Baybrook area, sent her a line!

Sarah Hope
Director of Revitalization Programs
Sarah manages revitalization programs, including Housing, Commercial, Park and Transportation initiatives. Want to beautify your neighborhood? Talk to her about our Spruce Up Program!
(410) 458-3384

Kambre Rideout
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Kambre manages and coordinates youth leadership development opportunities. Want to engage youth? Let her know!
(240) 547-0895

Stephanie White
Resident Outreach Specialist
Stephanie builds relationships with her fellow neighbors and supports them with addressing trash and other quality of life issues in the neighborhood by utilizing and navigating the city's 311 system. Michelle is also a member of the Baybrook Violence Reduction Team.
Please reach out through phone
(410) 355-1805