​Cristina Easton is a proud Baltimore City resident living at the crossroads of Rosebank and Homeland.  As a former public school teacher and school administrator in both New York and Baltimore, she has always been passionate about the role of the community in holding its institutions to account, and now as an educational consultant she is passionate about building learning communities of all kinds.  In joining the Invest York Road project, Cristina is thrilled to help uplift her community through her experience as a small business owner and workshop facilitator.

​LaVerne Nicholson Sykes is an educator and a community advocate. Her professional and personal experiences reflect a strong belief in and commitment to quality teaching and learning opportunities for all, equal access to resources, and safe and strong communities.

​Sa’d Maxwell is a remarketing analysis for a worldwide fleet management company based in Sparks, MD. As a Marine Corp Veteran, he is an advent volunteer for several organization focusing on community improvement throughout Baltimore. Sa’d has a passion for financial literacy and has significant experience leading workshops and trainings.