Our Team

Our executive director

Allison Smith
Executive Director

Allison is a veteran educator, educational administrator, business owner, community volunteer, and most importantly, a Howard County mom. She has been the music teacher to hundreds of local students for the last two decades, and has supported organizations including the College Park Aviation Museum, the Greenbelt Museum House, Catonsville Middle School, Girl Scouts of America, and the USO. She is honored to serve the AOK community and looks forward to many years of collaboration and growth.

thank you amanda!

Amanda Mummert
Previous Executive Director

After five years of serving as AOK's Executive Director, Amanda is moving on. We are thankful for her dedication to our mission and her contributions to making AOK successful.

Amanda is supporting the successful transition to AOK's new executive director, Allison part-time.

Our Board of Directors

Responsible for setting the mission and strategic vision of the organization, as well as making sure it is financially healthy. Each is a dedicated volunteer who truly believes in AOK’s work.

Keith Lusby
President

Karol Olson
Vice President

Jeff Plank
Treasurer

Donna Lyman
Secretary

Kim Watters
Board Member

Schimri Yoyo
Board Member

Adaeze C. Okorie
Board Member

Barbara Klein
Board Member

Adaeze C. Okorie
Board Member

Our Advisory Board

A group of dedicated mentor-tutors who truly believe in mentoring as a way to make the world a better place. They guide AOK’s strategy on volunteer recruitment and training.

Marilyn Garcia

Kim Watters

Joe Willmott

Judi Miller

Anne Yenchko

Robert Miller

OUr Screening & support (SST) Team

A group of fantastic volunteers who interview potential volunteers, monitor the references they provide, and act as a support to help new mentor/tutors succeed.

Thank you, Adele Morales, Bev Belin, Natalie Rook, Rea Goldfinger, and Will Scott!