Leadership

	George Kleb, Executive Director, Bon Secours Community Works George Kleb serves as executive director of Bon Secours Community Works. In this role, George oversees all strategy, operations, partner and community engagement, and program performance and development for Bon Secours Baltimore. Since joining the ministry in 1987, George has served in a variety of roles and leadership positions, including most recently serving as the leader of Unity Properties, our affordable housing corporation in Baltimore. During his 30+ year tenure with Bon Secours, he has been a constant and critical force in the development numerous community responsive programs including family, youth, financial and employment services as well as more than 800 housing units that provide safe, stable, and affordable housing in West Baltimore for more than 1,200 residents. George holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western Maryland College and a Certificate in Housing and Community Development from the University of Maryland.
	Colin Smith, Director, Strategy & Impact Colin Smith serves as the Director of Strategy & Impact for Bon Secours Community Works. In his role, Smith is responsible for organizational strategy, business development, communications, external affairs, and community impact measurement. Colin leads efforts to increase the organization’s impact through the implementation of key operational tactics that are linked to the organization’s strategic plan. During his tenure at Bon Secours Community Works, Colin has led efforts to grow the organization’s workforce, implement new programs, drive outcome-based programming, and increase grant funded revenue for essential capital and operations initiatives linked to strategic priorities. Colin holds a Bachelor of Arts from Goucher College and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland.
	Shawn Gunaratne, Director of Economic Development Shawn Gunaratne serves as the Director of Economic Development for Bon Secours Community Works. In his role, Shawn is responsible for the administration and operations of all economic development programs, including workforce development, financial and employment services, food access and returning citizens. In his previous role Shawn served as the Senior Director of Business Development for the Baltimore Development Corporation where he was responsible for supporting businesses and growing jobs within Baltimore City. Shawn holds a Bachelor of Science from Seton Hall University and a Master’s of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University.
	Andrea Person, Director, Youth and Family Services Andrea Person serves as the director of Youth and Family Services for Bon Secours Community Works. Born in West Baltimore’s Sandown-Winchester Community, Ms. Person possesses extensive knowledge and experience in managing health systems, identifying and addressing systematic issues as well as developing community partnerships that enhances programs and services. In her previous roles she served as Director of Health Services for the Y in Central Maryland Head Start Programs where she was responsible for health, mental health and disability services outcomes for children in three Head Start regions. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from the University of Maryland, College Park, a Master of Arts degree in Education from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Kaplan University. In 2017, Andrea received the NCADD Maryland Teurk Conference Outstanding Service Award. She is also an active member of the Sandtown-Winchester Senior Center board of directors and the mother of two beautiful daughters.
	Alicia Corson, Director of Housing and Community Development Alicia Corson serves as the Director of Housing and Community Development for Bon Secours Community Works. In her role, Alicia is responsible for the development, implementation, management, support and overall direction of housing development, community development asset management, open space development and resident services initiatives. Alicia comes to Bon Secours with nearly two decades of housing development experience in Baltimore, having worked with local communities to achieve their goals for renewal and sustainability. She has successfully secured grant funding for community revitalization in underserved neighborhoods and has been recognized by Baltimore Heritage for excellence in historical preservation. Alicia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a Master’s of Business Administration from Loyola University of Maryland.