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National Aquarium Board
The expert members of the National Aquarium Board of Directors provide strategic long-term planning and oversight. They ensure that the organization's actions align with its mission to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet.
John W. "Jack" Dwyer NA Board Member
Jack Dwyer founded Capital Funding Group in 1993 and has been involved in the financing of more than $5.9 billion in Federal Housing Administration-insured healthcare mortgages.
Dr. Nancy Grasmick NA Board Member
As state superintendent of Maryland Public Schools for 20 years, Dr. Nancy Grasmick served 24 districts, more than 1,000 schools and nearly 870,000 students.
Christopher J. Griffith NA Board Member
Christopher Griffith has served as the chief executive officer of KCI since 2024.
Frank A. Gunther, Jr. NA Board Life Director
Baltimore City Mayor William Schaefer selected him as founding chairman of the Board of Directors.
Carolyn E. Howell NA Board Member
Carolyn E. Howell is the founder and CEO of EVENTS USA.
Katherine A. Klausmeier Baltimore County Executive, ex officio
Katherine Klausmeier is the Baltimore County Executive.
Robert D. Matthews NA Board Member
Robert D. Matthews is the vice president, chief of staff to CEO at Exelon.
Dr. Kathryn Matthews NA Board Member
Dr. Katie Matthews is the chief scientist at Oceana, the world's largest advocacy organization dedicated to marine conservation.
Maggie McIntosh NA Board Member
Maggie McIntosh has nearly three decades of experience in policymaking.