About Us
We Engage & We Empower

How We Got Here
Together We Own It was founded to serve the needs of one Maryland child. After one year enrolled in our programs, this young girl gained confidence. She began to excel in school, learned tools to identify and cope with her feelings, and her family received the support they needed, as well.
Today, Together We Own It serves over 700 children, youth and families each year, primarily in Carroll County, Maryland. We strive to foster a sense of connection between youth and their community by connecting people and resources, mentoring, providing educational enrichment, and recreational empowerment.
We've developed each of our programs in response to the needs of our community. If we help even one young person find opportunity & support we can say that we've been successful.
Leadership
We will be informed and responsive to our community and volunteers by being widely available, accessible, and engaged.
Personal Growth
We help people reach for new opportunities and grow from where they are.
Inclusiveness
We believe in the intrinsic worth of everyone and that the community is richer when we value and embrace differences.
Our Board of Directors
Professionals Dedicated to Driving Our Mission Forward
Laura Meck, Chairman
Vice President, Services, Federal Civilian and Department of Defense at SAP
Michael Hanrahan, Treasurer
Founder & Chief Financial Officer
MJH Consulting, LLC
William Ferguson, Member
Founder and Principal
Hybrid-Property Management
Kalpesh Patel, Member
Owner
Gourmet Wine and Spirits
Zach Tomlin, Member
Chief Executive Officer
Tomlin Technology, Inc.
Laura Morton, Member
Attorney
Law Offices of Laura G. Morton
Ann Gilbert, Member
Westminster City Councilman
Human Service Worker at Dept. of Social Services
Tasha Cramer, Member
Director of Community Health Improvement
The Partnership for Healthier Carroll County
Kristen Bates, Member
Executive Leader
Amy Chase Martin, Member
Director of Faculty Development and Instructional Media at Howard Community College
Youth Representative
Student
Carroll County Public Schools

Our Staff
Experienced, Passionate & Driven Human Service Professionals

Katie Speert
Executive Director

Angel Hill
Director of Youth Development

Nelda Caballero
Family Navigator
Join Our Team
Are you looking for a rewarding position with an opportunity to make an impact on the youth in our community?
We are hiring 2 Program Coordinators to facilitate both our middle (Velocity) and high school (Rise Up) programs. We are looking for individuals who can create and lead lesson plans geared towards teens that foster self-awareness, character development and community engagement.
Program Coordinator
Part-Time | Monday - Thursday
System
Navigator
Full-Time | Monday - Friday
We are hiring a System Navigator to work with transition aged youth (16-24) to identify their strengths and address any barriers to accessing resources and services in our community. The System Navigator will collaborate with youth to create an Individualized Action Plan, outlining their goals and service needs, and make referrals to community-based resources.
We are hiring a Youth Ambassador (age 18-24) with lived experiences that relate to those of our clients. The Youth Ambassador will support the Program Coordinator during mentoring hours to facilitate activities with students, attend outreach events to connect with youth in the community, and attend local meetings to contribute their voice to local decision-making.
Youth
Ambassador
Part-Time | Stipend | Hours Vary