Board of Directors
Our board of director is comprised of compassionate members of the community. They just want Queen Anne’s County to thrive. If you would like to join this exciting team fill out this application and submit it to us.
Melissa Rochester
President
As a lifelong resident of Maryland, Melissa currently resides in Church Hill with her husband and their youngest daughter. She spent many years as an active foster parent, adopted three children from foster care and received a Governor’s Citation for her work with social services and foster children. Currently, she is pursuing a lifelong dream in real estate after spending 20 years as a paralegal. In addition to the United Way, she serves as President of UQA Little League Softball, President of the PTO at Church Hill Elementary, and is an active Girl Scout Leader. Melissa believes deeply in giving to the community and serving those in need. Serving on our board is a great way to continue her passion for community service in Queen Anne’s County!
Tracie Gunther
Vice President
Tracie Gunter has lived in Queen Anne’s County for over 45 years. She currently lives in Centreville with her husband, Shel. She has two sons and two granddaughters. Her and her family have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Haven Ministries. She recently retired from teaching at QACPS where she taught kindergarten and second grade for 23 years. She wants to continue to help children and their families in our community by being a part of the United Way of Queen Anne’s County.
Carrie Comegys
Treasurer
Carrie Comegys worked for Queen Anne’s County Public Schools for 30 years and retired as a teacher. Once she retired, she became a Character Counts Coach. Carrie has lived in Sudlersville since 1977 where she raised her children and now enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. She has served as a Sudlersville Town Commissioner and the liaison for the Sudlersville Memorial Library. We are thrilled that she agreed to add the United Way of Queen Anne’s County to the list of organizations on which she serves!
Caitlin Brenner
Secretary
The United Way looks forward to Caitlin Brenner bringing fresh ideas and leadership skills to the organization!
Jenny Griffin
Executive Director
Jenny has been a resident of the Eastern Shore for over 30 years. She was a board member of the United Way QAC for 6 years before becoming the Executive Director. Jenny is the Senior Administrative Assistant at the Rebecca Fortney Breast Center/Luminis Health AAMC in Annapolis. She is also a member of the Board of Pink for Patsy, a local non-profit that supports breast cancer patients. Jenny is also a Past President of the Chesapeake Women’s Network. She enjoys time with her family which includes seven grandchildren.