Fusion Partnership

About Fusion

Fusion believes in social change that's driven by passion and not pedigree.

Our Mission

Through collaborative action, including fiscal sponsorship, facilitation, and community grantmaking, Fusion Partnerships works as a catalyst for social justice and peace.

Our Vision for Baltimore

Our Story

Fusion Team

Allison DugganDirector of Community Grants

Allison holds a MFA from MICA. She has worked with United Viewfinders, Walters Art Museum, East Baltimore artists, and Bea Gaddy Family Center. Allison's background informs her visual art and approach as a community organizer with Fusion.

Sarah McCannDirector of Partnerships

Sarah is a curator, community artist, and nonprofit professional. She strives to improve visibility, equity, and outcomes for artists in Baltimore, and beyond.

Mike MedowDirector of Finance

Mike has 16 years experience at Allied Media Projects (AMP) a fiscal sponsor in Detroit, MI. He served as Co-Director, Finance Director, and coordinated AMP’s annual certified audit for ten years.

Tamika BryantCommunity Grants Program Coordinator

Tamika joined Fusion when she was working with East Baltimore residents as a member of the Public Allies Program at UMD, School of Social Work's Community Outreach Service.

Anelda PetersOffice Administrator

Anelda has experience in sales, account management, and customer service. She started at Fusion as interim administrative coordinator. In her current role, Aneldadoes all office ordering and mail processing.

Jen McKenziePartner Engagement Coordinator

Jen McKenzie has worked in the nonprofit sector on volunteer and partner engagement in Baltimore and in Washington DC since 2012. With a background in music and ethnomusicology, she is passionate about arts education and community engagement.

Vonne NapperPartner Engagement Coordinator

Vonne Napper is a community-based interdisciplinary artist born and raised in Washington, D.C. Deriving influence from a plethora of activists and artists, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and Jeffrey Gibson to name a few, their practice centers social justice, new age healing, and preserving the black queer and trans experience.

Tina CanadyPartner Engagement Coordinator

Tina is a gender-fluid multidisciplinary artist and Baltimore native. Before coming to Fusion, they served as the Director of Artistic and Community Partnerships at Single Carrot Theatre.

Alana Stone-HaughtonLead Partner Engagement Coordinator

Alana’s history with Fusion Partnerships dates back to her mother, StrongHeart, as a Managing Partner for 20 years. Her empathy and love of art fits her role. Alana also does art workshops for kids and adults.

Katrina BushA/R & Payroll Specialist

Katrina has worked in accounts receivable, billing, and collections for more than 20 years. She joined the Fusion team in March 2020. Katrina has always been passionate about non-profits.

Jeremy DavisA/P Specialist

Jeremy is the bookkeeper and accounts payable processor in the Finance Department. He provides the expense data that partners see on their reports. Jeremy meets the day-to-day needs of his team.

Loren MeintelAccounting Manager

Meintel holds a bachelor's in finance and management and brings over 15 years of accounting experience to Fusion. He is also a certified CPA and brings a wealth of accounting knowledge to his work.

Ime UkpongFinance Coordinator

Ime is a Finance graduate from Morgan State University and has an MBA from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ime also has experience as a Contracts and Finance analyst.

Tiffany JonesHR Manager

Tiffany Jones is a visual artist who has worked extensively in community to celebrate culture, challenge stigmas, address trauma, and create opportunities and spaces to encourage further conversation and action.

Billy FenyesDatabase Administrator

Billy has seven years of nonprofit business experience and four years of database administration. He has a passion for using data to improve existing systems.

Tanaya JonesCommunications Coordinator

Tanaya Jones is a Baltimore native with previous experience as a communications coordinator for a community service organization. She received her B.S in Strategic Communication from Morgan State University. Tanaya is excited to join a diverse and collaborative team.

Tim PaggiGift Processing Specialist

Tim is a development database specialist with experience in Raiser's Edge and Salesforce NPSP. In addition to his nonprofit work, he is a creative writer and tour guide with Baltimore Ghost Tours. He has an MFA from the University of Baltimore.

Expert Consultants

Epstein Becker Green

NEO Law Group

SC&H

Shana Ali, SLA Associates

Social Impact Commons

System Integrity, LLC; Information Technology

Thea Canlas, Graphic Design

Fusion's Board of Directors

Ako Changa Onyango, Director, AO Services, Chair of Fusion Partnerships, Inc.
Daniel Atzmon, Father and Community Supporter, Vice Chair of Fusion Partnerships, Inc.
Dr. Fernando A. Wagner, Professor, School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Treasurer of Fusion Partnerships, Inc.
Laurie Bezold (aka Polly Riddims), Former Managing Partner of Fusion Partnerships, Fiscal Sponsor and Nonprofit Consultant, Secretary of Fusion Partnerships, Inc.
Damien Hausling, Founder, Baltimore Furniture Bank, Partner Advisory Council Representative of Fusion Partnerships, Inc.
Antoin Quarles-El, Founder, H.O.P.E., Partner Advisory Council Representative of Fusion Partnerships, Inc.
Litsa Williams, Founder, What’s Your Grief, Partner Advisory Council Representative of Fusion Partnerships, Inc.
Ray Baylor, Community Broker
Riley Jones, IV, Director of Ventures, CityBridge Education
Ed Kangethe, Field Account Manager, UnitedHealth Group, inFusion Community Grants Committee Member
Yankuba Senghore, Senior Grants and Finance Administrator at Children's National
Sherrod Wood, inFusion Grants Committee