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Our Mission

The AACC Foundation expands private philanthropy and cultivates partnerships to enhance AACC’s ability to support students and initiatives that strengthen our community.


Our Vision

As an indispensable partner to Anne Arundel Community College, the AACC Foundation ensures the college has the necessary resources and partnerships to create an engaged and inclusive society.


Accomplishments

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The AACC Foundation is honored to present our 2024-2025 Impact Report: Where Community and Opportunity Meet! Through the generosity of our donors, we are helping shape a brighter future for AACC students and the broader community. Together, we are making a difference – one student at a time.

Highlights from this year's achievements include: 

  • $3.7 million raised to support students and initiatives
  • $1.8 million in private scholarships transferred to 806 students
  • $550,000 in programmatic support transferred to the college to enhance student educational experiences
  • 100% giving from the AACC Foundation board of directors and the AACC Foundation board of trustees 

Read the 2024-2025 Impact Report.


AACC Foundation Board of Directors

Laura Westervelt, President

Mark Hartzell, Vice President

Adam Hertz, Treasurer

Maria Worthington McKenna, Secretary

Dan Mathias, Immediate Past President

 
Zirabelle Bate (Student Member) Cullen Murray
Brenda Boultwood Louben Repke
Vincent Brown, Jr. John Rosso
Gina Calvert Daniel T. Russel, CPA 
Nadine Chien, Ph.D. Esq. (Lead BOT Liaison) Elena Sheppard 
Cara duCellier Ellen Shiery, CFP
Andre Habib Amy Tate
Eric Ketiz, CPA Laray Williams 
Mark Libby   

Vollie Melson, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, AACC
Executive Director, AACC Foundation

Dr. Tanya Millner, Interim President, AACC 

Director Emeriti
Henry N. Libby, Esq.
Jay Winer 
Harold Nutt (Deceased)

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AACC Foundation

410-777-2515

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Our Staff

Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Executive Director
Vollie Melson
410-777-1494 

Director of Development
Wendy Thomas
410-777-1309 

Director of Development Operations
Laura Strayer
410-777-2709 

Major Gifts Officer
Alexis Leo
410-777-1204

Annual Giving Officer
Brittanny Aydelotte
410-777-2210

Advancement Data Specialist
Jackie Tran
410-777-2755

Communications Manager
Megan Sennett 
410-777-2176