An Anti-Poverty Initiative

Baltimore Baby Bonus

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The Baltimore Baby Bonus Fund campaign is 100% volunteer-powered. Our leadership team and volunteer base are comprised of individuals working in City Schools, education management, public defense, union organizing, parent advocacy, medical sales, speech-language pathology, urban farming, and more. We are proud to be a people-powered campaign!

Frequently Asked Questions

Our comprehensive FAQ section provides detailed responses to a wide range of frequently asked questions. From eligibility criteria to application processes, we've got you covered.

Meet the Team

Nate Golden

PRESIDENT
Nate (he/him) is the President and Founder of the Maryland Child Alliance as well as a math teacher in Baltimore City Schools. Nate believes that all poverty is a policy failure and is actively involved in advocating for policy that reduces and eliminates poverty.
nate@marylandchildalliance.org
Emily Yu

CAMPAIGN MANAGER
Emily (she/her) is a high school English teacher in Baltimore City. Through her work as a teacher and advocate of the Baltimore Baby Bonus fund, she aims to serve the Baltimore community and help ensure that children, students, and community members have the tools they need. Emily is passionate about educational equity and is grateful to call Baltimore home.
emily@marylandchildalliance.org
Julia Ellis

MEDIA CHAIR
Julia (she/her) is an education consultant and former elementary school teacher in Baltimore City. She is an alumna of the Urban Leaders Fellowship and is passionate about early childhood literacy and community schools. Through her role in the Maryland Child Alliance, Julia seeks to fight for the people, policies, and programs that support Baltimore's children.
julia@marylandchildalliance.org

Chelsea Zou

LEAD CANVASSER
Chelsea (she/her) is a third grade teacher in Baltimore city. She is committed to supporting Baltimore's families and communities and ensuring that students have every opportunity to thrive and grow in this city.
Hope Heikes

LEAD CANVASSER
Hope is a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist. She is passionate about supporting parents as they support their children. My dream is that every child in Baltimore city has what they need to learn and grow.
Gavin Buckland

TREASURER & LEAD CANVASSER
Nick Lal

LEAD CANVASSER & FUNDRAISING CHAIR
Ally Hirsch

LEAD CANVASSER
Travis Acton

LEAD CANVASSER & ENDORSEMENTS CHAIR
Kevin Miller

LEAD CANVASSER
Denise Zavala

CANVASSER
Andy Renteria

CANVASSER
Alexa Garcia

CANVASSER
Caleb Zhou

CANVASSER
Sawyer Hicks

CANVASSER
Carlyn Mast

MDCA BOARD MEMBER & CANVASSER
Kelsey Ko

CANVASSER
Tara Baker

LEE POLICY & ADVOCACY SUMMER FELLOW
Tara, a dedicated first-grade teacher in Baltimore City, brings a rich background in public policy to her role. Driven by her passion for community wellbeing, she aspires to leverage her expertise to forge connections between research and actionable initiatives in Baltimore, fostering positive change at the grassroots level.

In Support of Baltimore's Children:

“As a pediatric speech therapist and soon-to-be parent, I am acutely aware of not only how much it costs but also how crucial it is for a child to have their needs met right from the start. Every child desrves the chance to meet their potential. Direct cash payments through the Baltimore Baby Bonus will strengthen our community and the children who live in it for years to come!”

—Hope H.