About AIM

Action in Montgomery (AIM) is a multi-racial, multi-faith, non-partisan community power organization in Montgomery County, Maryland.

We organize people in congregations, schools, and neighborhoods to make our county and state a better place to live and thrive.

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Part of the Maryland Just Power Alliance

As part of the Maryland Just Power Alliance (AIM, ACT, and PATH), we organize statewide for a better Maryland.

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Celebrating AIM’s 25th Anniversary

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Meet Our Staff

  • Cynthia Marshall

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Working with local leaders to address social and economic justice issues facing individuals and families in our communities.

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  • Tanushree Dutta Isaacman

    LEAD ORGANIZER

    Focused on improving lives, and rights, from time in the Peace Corps to International Affairs and work with Congress.

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  • Katie Zinler

    STATEWIDE ORGANIZER

    Brings 15 years of experience organizing communities to win campaigns in Maryland and beyond.

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  • Maureen Tam

    Maureen Tam

    ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

    Combining operational excellence with a community focus.

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  • Pilar Olmedo Gordon

    ASSOCIATE ORGANIZER

    Driven by a deep passion for building relationships that transcend differences and make people feel seen, heard, and valued.

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    Elizabeth Bernal-Amick

    ASSOCIATE ORGANIZER

    Forging connections with diverse communities and celebrating cultural differences as avenues for unity.

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    Katie Wenger

    COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

    Implementing an organized and inclusive communications strategy to grow AIM’s collective power.

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  • Alex Berland

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Committed to building connected communities and keeping the team running smoothly.

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Board of Directors

Diana Bird, Co-Chair—The People’s Community Baptist Church

Rev. Michael Armstrong, Co-Chair—Colesville United Methodist Church

Linda Bleadingheiser, Co-Chair—River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Yvonne Brooks-Little, Secretary—Harvest Intercontinental Church

Bob Bourg, Treasurer—River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Ogechi Akalegbere—St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

Terri Jo Hayes—Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Marla Schulman—B’nai Israel Congregation

Dr. Stacy Ashton—Burnt Mills Elementary School

Ana Argueta—Joann Leleck Elementary School

María Vásquez—Harmony Hills Elementary School/Hewitt Ave

Part of the Maryland Just Power Alliance