Who We Are
HARBEL is a caring, multi-purpose organization dedicated to building and supporting communities through service, advocacy, and empowerment. For over 50 years, we have been a pillar of strength in Northeast Baltimore, with our work centered around three core pillars: housing, prevention and recovery, and community services. As we approach 55 years of service, our mission is more important than ever. HARBEL remains committed to expanding opportunities, strengthening neighborhoods, and uplifting individuals and families in need. We deeply appreciate the continued support from our communities, vendors, partners, and stakeholders, whose dedication makes our work possible. Together, we will continue making a lasting impact.
HARBEL Staff
Directors
HARBEL Officers
Board Chair - Quadre Washington
Vice Chair - Valencia Baker
Vice Chair - Valencia Baker
Secretary - Quiana Heckstall
Treasurer - Janelle Cousino
Treasurer - Janelle Cousino
Executive Director - Dr. Arvella Floyd
HARBEL Board of Directors
Quadre Washington
Valencia Baker
Karmen Smith
Janelle Cousino
Quiana Heckstall
Janelle Cousino
Quiana Heckstall
Odessa Neale
Jill Swerdlin
Aisha Booker
Jill Swerdlin
Aisha Booker
BOARD Chairs 1969 - Present
Rev. E. Gerald Huesman 1969-70
Joseph M. Ernst 1973-74
Carl W. Hobbs 1974-76
Norman K. Buker 1976-78
Charles D. Pacunas 1978-80
Elizabeth M. Maher 1980-82
Carlton R. Insley 1982-83
Lois A. Garey 1983-85
R. Terrence Farrell 1985-86
Joseph M. Ernst 1973-74
Carl W. Hobbs 1974-76
Norman K. Buker 1976-78
Charles D. Pacunas 1978-80
Elizabeth M. Maher 1980-82
Carlton R. Insley 1982-83
Lois A. Garey 1983-85
R. Terrence Farrell 1985-86
James M. Potter 1994-96
Vikki A. Schick 1996-97
Mary Clare Simon 1997-00
Jack Ray 2000-02
Vikki A. Schick 2002-03
Joseph T. Landers, Jr. 1986-88
Regina W. Buker 1988-90
Jean S. Snyder 1990-92
Dennis W. King 1992-94
Vikki A. Schick 1996-97
Mary Clare Simon 1997-00
Jack Ray 2000-02
Vikki A. Schick 2002-03
Joseph T. Landers, Jr. 1986-88
Regina W. Buker 1988-90
Jean S. Snyder 1990-92
Dennis W. King 1992-94
Stephen J. Ports 2003-4
Mary Clare Simon 2004-07
Linda Doughty 2007-09
Reed Hutner 2009-12
Sue Fitzsimmons 2012-15
Patrik Fleming 2015-17
Janelle Cousino 2017-20
Valencia Baker 2020-2021
Dr. Tashima Ricks 2021-2024
Quadre Washington 2024-current
Mary Clare Simon 2004-07
Linda Doughty 2007-09
Reed Hutner 2009-12
Sue Fitzsimmons 2012-15
Patrik Fleming 2015-17
Janelle Cousino 2017-20
Valencia Baker 2020-2021
Dr. Tashima Ricks 2021-2024
Quadre Washington 2024-current










