United Way of Frederick County Welcomes Six New Members to Board of Directors
United Way of Frederick County is pleased to welcome six new members to its Board of Directors: Nia Condrey, Bridgette Cofield, Bethany Lord, Ericka Rohrbaugh, Kristine Pearl, and Leslie Barnes-Keating.
These six powerhouse women bring diverse professional experiences, leadership perspectives, and a shared commitment to strengthening the Frederick County community. Their expertise spans local government, housing, human resources, education, workforce development, and other areas that intersect with United Way’s work to improve lives and expand opportunities for local ALICE residents.
“We are thrilled to welcome these six outstanding women to our Board of Directors,” said Ken Oldham, President & CEO of United Way of Frederick County. “Each brings a unique perspective and valuable expertise that will help guide our work as we respond to the evolving needs of our community. Their leadership will be an asset as we continue bringing people and resources together to create lasting, meaningful change for the nearly 35,000 households currently living as ALICE in Frederick County.”
The new board members bring a wealth of experience in their respective fields:
Nia Condrey is the broker and owner of Purpose One Realty, a Frederick County-based real estate brokerage, and is passionate about expanding access to housing opportunities. In addition to her professional work, Condrey volunteers as a budget coach with United Way of Frederick County, helping local residents build financial knowledge and work toward greater financial stability. Her experience in real estate, housing, and financial empowerment brings a valuable perspective to United Way’s mission.
Bridgette Cofield is an accomplished human resources executive with experience in law, talent development, and organizational leadership. Her expertise in workplace culture, employee development, and organizational effectiveness will contribute to United Way’s efforts to strengthen community partnerships and expand opportunities for local residents.
Bethany Lord is a human resources and culture leader at Woodsboro Bank with experience in human resources, leadership development, and organizational culture. She has also been a longtime member of United Way of Frederick County’s Unity Campaign Review Committee, contributing her time and expertise to support the annual campaign and its participating nonprofit organizations. Her commitment to career readiness and workforce development, along with her established relationship with United Way, makes her a valuable addition to the Board of Directors.
Ericka Rohrbaugh brings experience in local government and community-focused initiatives. Her background in public service and work addressing community needs offer valuable perspective on the partnerships and collaborative approaches that help residents access resources and opportunities.
Dr. Kristine Pearl brings extensive experience in public education and school administration, including leadership in educational technology and career and technical education. Her background in preparing students for future careers and helping them develop the skills needed to succeed aligns with United Way’s commitment to youth opportunity and long-term financial stability.
Leslie Barnes-Keating brings a wealth of public service experience through her leadership with Frederick County Government. Her work supporting children, families, and community services provides important insight into the needs of local residents and the value of collaboration across sectors.
Together, these new members will help advance United Way of Frederick County’s work across its impact areas of healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency. By bringing leaders from diverse professional backgrounds to the table, United Way continues to strengthen the partnerships and collective efforts needed to address local challenges and create opportunities for all.
United Way of Frederick County looks forward to working alongside its new board members as they help shape the organization’s continued impact on our local ALICE community.
