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Board of Directors
The expert members of the National Aquarium Board of Directors provide strategic long-term planning and oversight, and ensure that the organization's actions align with its mission to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures.
David Churchill Board Member
David Churchill manages Brown Advisory’s national and international growth as its chief financial officer.
Céline Cousteau Board Member
She founded and serves as director of CauseCentric Productions.
Joseph A. Crumbling Board Member
Joe Crumbling is a vice president of T. Rowe Price Group
Colleen Dilenschneider Board Member
Colleen Dilenschneider is the chief market engagement officer for IMPACTS, a global leader in predictive market intelligence.
Dr. Nancy Grasmick 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 ...
Frank A. Gunther, Jr. Life Director
Baltimore City Mayor William Schaefer selected him as founding chairman of the Board of Directors.
Mohannad F. Jishi Board Member
Mo Jishi is the head of business line finance for M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust.
Robb Merritt Board Member
As president of Merritt Companies, Robb Merritt oversees daily operations and management of the company, including Merritt Construction Serv...
Joseph Nigro Board Member
As Exelon’s chief financial officer, Joseph Nigro is responsible for overseeing the execution of all financial activities including the capi...