Stacie Hunt
Stacie has been President and CEO of Leadership Howard County since 2002, wrapping up her tenure in June 2022. A passionate advocate of developing community leadership, She leads an organization dedicated to providing powerful connections and positive impact. Stacie has an extensive background in the non-profit sector and a deep knowledge of community affairs and civic engagement.
She was a founding partner of the Board Bank, along with the Association of Community Services and the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County. Stacie belonged to numerous advisory groups that serve our community, including the Choose Civility Board of Advisors, CERN, the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Strategic Initiative Committee, and the Howard Community College International Education Advisory Board. She previously worked for United Way of Central Maryland both in the Community Partnership Office of Howard County and in the headquarters in Baltimore.
Stacie and her family have been part of the Howard County community for over 30 years. Her volunteer activities have included the PTA Council at Jeffers Hill Elementary School, Sarah’s House in Ft. Meade, Meals on Wheels of Anne Arundel County, and the Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center in Glenwood.

Current Involvement
- Horizon Foundation Grants Committee, Chair
- BGE Howard County Local Advisory Council, Member
- Howard County Public School System Superintendent’s Program Innovation Advisory Board, Member
Previous Involvement
- National Conference of the National Association of Leadership Programs, Board Member, Governance Chair, and Chair, 2019
- Howard Community College Commission of the Future
- Howard County Library System, Trustee and Chair
- University of Baltimore’s Certified Public Manager Program Advisory Board, Member
- Bright Minds Foundation Board, Member
- Howard County Chamber of Commerce
Notable Achievements
- Howard County Women’s Hall of Fame, 2017
- SmartCEO Brava Award, 2016
- Maryland Daily Record’s Top 100 Women, 2015
- Leadership Howard County graduate, 2002
- Transformational Leadership and Social Change Certification, Maryland University of Integrative Health
- Board Bank, Founding Partner