Nick Paolucci joined the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation in the summer of 2025, bringing a strong background in administration and a passion for youth development. He graduated from York College…

Andre joined the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation in July 2023. Prior to the Foundation, he worked in healthcare focusing on the mental health and substance abuse populations. He left healthcare…

Jack joined the foundation in 2025. Jack graduated from Towson University in 2025 with a bachelor's degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration. At Towson, he worked…

Kelley joined the Foundation in October 2023 and has over 23 years of experience in education and nonprofit leadership. A native of Baltimore, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Education…

Shannon joined the Ripken Foundation in 2022, bringing well over 20 years of experience in building strong alliances among various public and private stakeholders and growing successful programs. Her diverse…

Grace Engel grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Notre Dame Preparatory School. She continued her studies at Coastal Carolina University and graduated with a degree in Recreation and Sport Management and a minor…

Stephanie joined the Foundation in April 2022. She is a nonprofit program management professional with more than six years of experience in the nonprofit industry. In 2015, Stephanie graduated Montgomery…

Tracey joined the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation in 2021 as a Program Coordinator. Prior to the Foundation, she was working in youth development and program management at the Y of…

Jennifer K. Dansicker has been a writer for over 30 years. She joined the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation in 2012 after working for the Baltimore Sun Media Group as the…

Tony D'Achino joined the organization in April 2025 and brings 15 years of experience in Secondary Education. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Tony earned degrees in Social Sciences and Secondary Education…