Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency Announces Leadership Transition Dr. Charlestine R. Fairley Retires; Berneitha McNair Named Chief Executive Officer - Black Press USA https://black-press-usa.mmcxchange.com/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:32:39 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Baltimore Times RSS Hub Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency Announces Leadership Transition Dr. Charlestine R. Fairley Retires; Berneitha McNair Named Chief Executive Officer https://black-press-usa.mmcxchange.com/detail/anne-arundel-county-community-action-agency-announces-leadership-transition-dr-charlestine-r-fairley-retires-berneitha-mcnair-named-chief-executive-officer Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:42:17 -0400 https://black-press-usa.mmcxchange.com/detail/anne-arundel-county-community-action-agency-announces-leadership-transition-dr-charlestine-r-fairley-retires-berneitha-mcnair-named-chief-executive-officer Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency Announces Leadership Transition Dr. Charlestine R. Fairley Retires; Berneitha McNair Named Chief Executive Officer

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Inc. (AACCAA), Anne Arundel County's designated anti-poverty agency, today announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Charlestine R. Fairley and the appointment of Berneitha McNair as the agency's new Chief Executive Officer.
 
Dr. Fairley concludes a distinguished tenure marked by sustained growth in the agency's capacity to serve individuals and families across Anne Arundel County. Under her leadership, AACCAA strengthened its portfolio of programs — including Early Head Start, Energy Assistance, Housing Assistance, Health and Wellness, Youth Development, and Diversion and Reentry Services — and deepened its commitment to a 2-Generation Whole Family approach serving household members from infancy through their senior years. The Board of Directors extends its deep gratitude for her vision, integrity, and years of dedicated service.
Dr. Fairley
Ms. McNair brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector and Community Action network. Throughout her career, she has strengthened organizations, advanced innovative solutions to address poverty, and improved outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. She assumes leadership of the agency's full portfolio of federal, state, local, and foundation-funded programs, including those operated under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
 
"It is an honor to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency," said Ms. McNair. "Community Action has been my life's work, and I am committed to building upon the agency's strong foundation while working collaboratively with our Board of Directors, employees, community partners, funders, and the residents we serve. Together, we will strengthen programs, expand opportunities, and deliver high-quality services that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build stronger communities."
 
Ms. McNair is supported by a newly structured executive team:
  • Calynn Evans — Chief Operating Officer
  • Joshua Hatch, MBA — Chief External Affairs & Strategy Officer
  • Denise Crews — Chief Administrative Officer
About the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Inc.
Established in 1965, the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and Anne Arundel County's designated Community Action Agency. AACCAA promotes economic opportunity and long-term self-sufficiency by delivering comprehensive services and cultivating partnerships that empower individuals and families to overcome poverty. Learn more at www.aaccaa.info.
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