As Vice President of MRAF, Maxine Waterhouse leverages her extensive experience in leadership, finance, and community outreach to drive organizational growth and sustainability. A dedicated resident and community advocate in Turner Station for over 40 years, Maxine has held management roles across corporate and nonprofit sectors. She ensures MRAF's financial health by aligning programs with the organization's budget and long-term strategy, while also playing a pivotal role in fundraising, securing partnerships, and donations that fuel MRAF's community initiatives.

Her commitment to economic development focuses on empowering minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, aligning with MRAF's mission to foster local business growth and self-sufficiency. Maxine is instrumental in MRAF's food security efforts, including the Community Garden & Bottled Water Initiative aimed at reducing food deserts in Turner Station. She also leads the organization’s Environmental Justice, Social Inclusions, and Workforce Development programs, furthering equitable development and sustainability. Her collaborative leadership in business incubation and micro-finance empowers the community toward financial independence. Residing in Dundalk, Maryland, Maxine remains a passionate advocate for social justice and community-driven solutions.Her commitment to economic development focuses on empowering minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, aligning with MRAF's mission to foster local business growth and self-sufficiency. Maxine is instrumental in MRAF's food security efforts, including the Community Garden & Bottled Water Initiative aimed at reducing food deserts in Turner Station. Her collaborative leadership in business incubation and micro-finance empowers the community toward financial independence. Residing in Dundalk, Maryland, Maxine is a passionate advocate for social justice and community-driven solutions.