Ramona Dowdell (LMSW) is a youth development professional with over 16 years of community building experience and 6 years of work within Community Schools. Ramona recognizes the power of sharing and understanding diverse perspectives and the lived experiences of others. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, and raised throughout the Southern states before landing in Baltimore, Maryland, she has spent time facilitating community and implementing initiatives both domestically & internationally. Ramona has a specific interest in collaborating with individuals, families, communities and organizations and helping them locate and maintain their power. Ramona earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Western Carolina University and Masters degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work.

Ramona is fluent in Spanish and English.

Natasha Bentzen attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has a background in Social Work and Cultural Anthropology. Natasha is originally from Aarhus, Denmark and immigrated to the United States in 2005, and was an ESOL student for 4 years. She has brought this background to her work with students and families, many of whom have immigrated to the United States in the last 10 years, with varying documentation statuses. Natasha has worked with populations from East Africa, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America and South America in both Section 8 Housing and Community Schools. Natasha believes in the wholeness of individuals, the power of community and the importance of authentic connection. Natasha has a particular interest in immigration, education and child welfare.

Natasha is fluent in Spanish, English and Danish.