Lead Team Members
Maggie McDermott
Director of Development
Maggie's recent focus has been working with sociel entrepreneurs offering products or services that help make the world a better place including co-founding the Hope Water Foundation/H20PE Water, Inc. to help give clean, safe water to people everywhere. Prior to her involvement with social enterprises and philanthropy, Maggie worked in global marketing communications developing and implementing pioneering programs for companies like Pepsi International, AT&T, The Walt Disney Company, Nissan and Bank of America. In addition to her 3 children, Maggie enjoys holistic health activities, gourmet cooking and cultures/travel. The thing she likes most about working with The IMPACT Society is building an organization that can make a difference in people's lives in so many ways.
Director of Development
Maggie's recent focus has been working with sociel entrepreneurs offering products or services that help make the world a better place including co-founding the Hope Water Foundation/H20PE Water, Inc. to help give clean, safe water to people everywhere. Prior to her involvement with social enterprises and philanthropy, Maggie worked in global marketing communications developing and implementing pioneering programs for companies like Pepsi International, AT&T, The Walt Disney Company, Nissan and Bank of America. In addition to her 3 children, Maggie enjoys holistic health activities, gourmet cooking and cultures/travel. The thing she likes most about working with The IMPACT Society is building an organization that can make a difference in people's lives in so many ways.
Rebecca Peedin
Youth Programs/SADD Development
A Clarksville, MD native, Becca graduated from Towson University in 2013 with a BA in Business Marketing. She has worked in a number of customer service capacities - as her #1 motivation is to help people. Becca enjoys arts & crafts, traveling and spending time with family. Her favorite part about working with The IMPACT Society is the opportunity to positively influence young people to make smart choices in their lives.
Youth Programs/SADD Development
A Clarksville, MD native, Becca graduated from Towson University in 2013 with a BA in Business Marketing. She has worked in a number of customer service capacities - as her #1 motivation is to help people. Becca enjoys arts & crafts, traveling and spending time with family. Her favorite part about working with The IMPACT Society is the opportunity to positively influence young people to make smart choices in their lives.
Board of Directors
Daniel Brannon
Founder/CEO, The IMPACT Society, Inc.
Danny’s vision for the IMPACT Society stems from overcoming a difficult childhood and troubled adolescence. In 2011, Danny was honored in Washington, DC as 1 of 20 winners out of 20,000 applicants for the prestigious National Pearson Prize for Higher Education. Danny graduated summa cum laude from AACC with an AAS in Addictions Counseling. He is CEO/President of Right Turn Impact, Inc., a leading provider of recovery services in the state of Maryland. In addition, he volunteers his time, resources, and leadership to numerous organizations and has helped organize fundraisers and events for humanitarian causes throughout the state.
Founder/CEO, The IMPACT Society, Inc.
Danny’s vision for the IMPACT Society stems from overcoming a difficult childhood and troubled adolescence. In 2011, Danny was honored in Washington, DC as 1 of 20 winners out of 20,000 applicants for the prestigious National Pearson Prize for Higher Education. Danny graduated summa cum laude from AACC with an AAS in Addictions Counseling. He is CEO/President of Right Turn Impact, Inc., a leading provider of recovery services in the state of Maryland. In addition, he volunteers his time, resources, and leadership to numerous organizations and has helped organize fundraisers and events for humanitarian causes throughout the state.
Debbie Dauer
Government Sales Manager, AFR Furniture Rental
As the National Government Sales Manager at AFR Furniture, Debbie has 20 years' experience in management, business development and sales. Over the years, she has spent much of her time helping craft the mission of The IMPACT Society. Before joining our board, Debbie served on the Board of Directors for the Jewish Recovery House Tova, Inc and continues in an active management role with its successor, Nikki's House. With all of her successes, her favorite position is being a mother to her 16 year old son.
Government Sales Manager, AFR Furniture Rental
As the National Government Sales Manager at AFR Furniture, Debbie has 20 years' experience in management, business development and sales. Over the years, she has spent much of her time helping craft the mission of The IMPACT Society. Before joining our board, Debbie served on the Board of Directors for the Jewish Recovery House Tova, Inc and continues in an active management role with its successor, Nikki's House. With all of her successes, her favorite position is being a mother to her 16 year old son.
Gail Zuskin
Vice President, Jewish Community Center
Gail is the vice president of The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore where she focuses on membership, marketing, governance and program supervision. Gail grew up in Baltimore County and is a graduate of the University of Rochester; she has her MS in Recreation Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Gail lives in Reisterstown with her husband Eddie and her daughters Kayla and Lindsey.
Vice President, Jewish Community Center
Gail is the vice president of The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore where she focuses on membership, marketing, governance and program supervision. Gail grew up in Baltimore County and is a graduate of the University of Rochester; she has her MS in Recreation Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Gail lives in Reisterstown with her husband Eddie and her daughters Kayla and Lindsey.
Rei Perri
Instructional Technologist, BG&E
Rei has a BS in Mass Communications from Towson State University. An award-winning documentary filmmaker, Rei has more than 25 years professional film and video experience as a producer, director and editor. He has won multiple Telly Awards, Cine Golden Eagle Awards, and is also a winner of the MCA-I Golden Reel Award. In his spare time, Rei likes to read, learn about the latest software, and make short films. Rei is very thankful that he has a wonderful, loving, patient wife. Rei is very excited and passionate about having an IMPACT on society.
Instructional Technologist, BG&E
Rei has a BS in Mass Communications from Towson State University. An award-winning documentary filmmaker, Rei has more than 25 years professional film and video experience as a producer, director and editor. He has won multiple Telly Awards, Cine Golden Eagle Awards, and is also a winner of the MCA-I Golden Reel Award. In his spare time, Rei likes to read, learn about the latest software, and make short films. Rei is very thankful that he has a wonderful, loving, patient wife. Rei is very excited and passionate about having an IMPACT on society.
Howard Reznick
Senior Manager of Prevention Education, Jewish Community Services
Howard Reznick majored in both sociology and social work at the University of Maryland and graduated with an MSW in 1977. While developing his clinical practice for the last three decades, Howard has been delivering educational presentations to diverse audiences, from Hopkins’ physicians to grade school students. Howard has developed community awareness and addiction recovery programs. In addition to his private clinical practice, he manages the prevention education programs for the Jewish Community Services.
Senior Manager of Prevention Education, Jewish Community Services
Howard Reznick majored in both sociology and social work at the University of Maryland and graduated with an MSW in 1977. While developing his clinical practice for the last three decades, Howard has been delivering educational presentations to diverse audiences, from Hopkins’ physicians to grade school students. Howard has developed community awareness and addiction recovery programs. In addition to his private clinical practice, he manages the prevention education programs for the Jewish Community Services.
Rhonda Richetta
Principal, City Springs School Baltimore
Rhonda Richetta is the principal of City Springs Elementary/Middle School, a high-poverty school in Baltimore, Maryland with a student population that is 99% African American. City Springs School is a Baltimore City Public Charter School operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP), a non-profit organization providing guidance to four public schools as they implement Direct Instruction. Ms. Richetta is in her fifth year as principal of City Springs Elementary/Middle School.
Principal, City Springs School Baltimore
Rhonda Richetta is the principal of City Springs Elementary/Middle School, a high-poverty school in Baltimore, Maryland with a student population that is 99% African American. City Springs School is a Baltimore City Public Charter School operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP), a non-profit organization providing guidance to four public schools as they implement Direct Instruction. Ms. Richetta is in her fifth year as principal of City Springs Elementary/Middle School.
Jenna Adler
Marketing Specialist, Adler Display
Jenna graduated from The University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Mass Communication. Jenna began her career as a marketing intern at Brave New Markets, then was promoted to a Marketing Associate and remained with the company until joining her father's company in 2013. She has experience in copy writing, email marketing, social media marketing, website design, video production and media buying. Jenna's first initiative upon becoming a member of The IMPACT Society board was to co-chair the 2013, "Rockers in Recovery," fundraiser at Goucher College. She is passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of young people.
Marketing Specialist, Adler Display
Jenna graduated from The University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Mass Communication. Jenna began her career as a marketing intern at Brave New Markets, then was promoted to a Marketing Associate and remained with the company until joining her father's company in 2013. She has experience in copy writing, email marketing, social media marketing, website design, video production and media buying. Jenna's first initiative upon becoming a member of The IMPACT Society board was to co-chair the 2013, "Rockers in Recovery," fundraiser at Goucher College. She is passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of young people.
Sara Meinsler
Professor, Anne Arundel Community College
Sara works at Anne Arundel Community College as the Student Internship Coordinator and Assistant Professor for the Human Services department. She received her Bachelors in Sociology at Washington College in 1993 and her Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland in 1995. Sara is also a devoted wife and mother.
Professor, Anne Arundel Community College
Sara works at Anne Arundel Community College as the Student Internship Coordinator and Assistant Professor for the Human Services department. She received her Bachelors in Sociology at Washington College in 1993 and her Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland in 1995. Sara is also a devoted wife and mother.
Andrea Jaskulsky
Attorney, Law Firm of Andy Jaskulsky
Andrea is a local attorney and owner of a Baltimore law practice specializing in criminal defense. She studied at the University of Maryland, School of Law and graduated in 2000 with a Doctor of Law degree in Health Law and Criminal Law. Andrea currently resides in the Baltimore area where she is a wife and mother.
Attorney, Law Firm of Andy Jaskulsky
Andrea is a local attorney and owner of a Baltimore law practice specializing in criminal defense. She studied at the University of Maryland, School of Law and graduated in 2000 with a Doctor of Law degree in Health Law and Criminal Law. Andrea currently resides in the Baltimore area where she is a wife and mother.
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