
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 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 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 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 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 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.

Candice BlackwellOperations Manager

Candice BlackwellOperations Manager
Candice is a Baltimore native who, for over a decade, has served as an advocate for equitable practices and access to resources for young people in her community.

Anna GibeauPartner Engagement Coordinator

Anna GibeauPartner Engagement Coordinator
Anna, who helped establish the Bell Foundry, holds degrees in sustainable development and economics from Appalachian State University. She is dedicated to building sustainable communities, and create safe spaces for art and music.

Kenni LeePartner Engagement Coordinator

Kenni LeePartner Engagement Coordinator
Kenisha "Kenni" Lee is a Baltimore native who has worked in the non profit sector for the majority of her professional career and plans to do all she can to fully support Partner organizations as we work together to build Baltimore and the surrounding area.

Alana Stone-HaughtonPartner Engagement Coordinator

Alana Stone-HaughtonPartner 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 BushBookkeeper

Katrina BushBookkeeper
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 DavisBookkeeper

Jeremy DavisBookkeeper
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 MeintelSenior Staff Accountant

Loren MeintelSenior Staff Accountant
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 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.

Virginia WakeGift Processing Specialist

Virginia WakeGift Processing Specialist
Virginia, who holds a B.A. in French from Hiram College, was a Russian crypto-linguist in the U.S. Air Force. She’s grateful to part of the dynamic impact of fiscal sponsorship in the communities she serves.

Billy FenyesDatabase Administrator

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.