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Kellie Gaither, a proud Maryland native, currently serves as the 2025–2026 President of the Junior League of Annapolis (JLA). Since joining in 2017, she has made significant and lasting contributions to the League through her leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to service. She has chaired both the Gala and Financial Strategies Committees and has been actively involved in the Community Impact and Communications Committees. 

As a member of JLA’s inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Task Force, Kellie has continued to champion diversity as a guiding priority across all aspects of League operations. Her leadership on the Board of Directors has included roles as At-Large Director, Secretary-Elect, and Financial Resources Director. In 2022, she was honored with the JLA President’s Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions. Her dedication to empowering others and advancing equity was further recognized when she was named an honoree of The Association of Junior Leagues International’s (AJLI) 2025 inaugural 40 Over 40 Awards. 

Professionally, Kellie serves as Managing Director for Greater Baybrook Alliance, a nonprofit organization focused on neighborhood revitalization and community development. She also facilitates a special initiative with the Global Peace Foundation, providing training to police trainees at the Baltimore City Police Academy centered on humanity and sensitivity. 

A passionate advocate for environmental justice, Kellie has served on numerous task forces and workgroups focused on environmental equity. Her involvement in this space led to her appointment by the Maryland Senate President to the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities (CEJSC). 

Kellie is also deeply committed to advancing women’s rights and leadership. She actively supports women’s empowerment through her membership and volunteer work with the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) and the League of Women Voters of Anne Arundel County (LWV), reflecting her continued commitment to advocacy, equity, and civic engagement.