Horizon Foundation Announces New Trustee and Board Officers

The Horizon Foundation has announced the appointment of a new trustee and four officers to lead its Board of Trustees. The Horizon Foundation is an independent philanthropy dedicated to improving health and wellness for people who live or work in Howard County. Since 1998, Horizon has invested $45 million in community programs, including grants to more than 250 organizations. The Foundation’s current strategic priorities include promoting healthy lifestyles and increasing access to quality, affordable health care.

The new officers and trustee are:

Henry Posko, Chair

President and CEO, Humanim

At Humanim, Mr. Posko leads a team of more than 650 staff members to support and empower individuals who face social or economic challenges, by building pathways to economic equity, opportunity, and independence.

Gregory O. Olaniran, Vice Chair

Partner, Mitchell Silberberg and Knupp LLP

Mr. Olaniran is a partner in the Entertainment, Intellectual Property & Technology, and Litigation departments at Mitchell Silberberg and Knupp LLP and an active Howard County resident.

Robin Steele, Secretary

Business Manager, BRIDGES Consulting, Inc.

Ms. Steele has more than 25 years of experience in government contracting and has been involved with numerous boards and organizations serving the Howard County community.

Janet Currie, Treasurer

Senior Vice President, Bank of America

Ms. Currie has served as an executive in the banking sector for 20 years and currently oversees corporate social responsibility initiatives in the greater Maryland area.

Jeffrey Rivest, New Trustee

Former CEO, University of Maryland Medical Center

Mr. Rivest is a retired senior health system executive who most recently led the University of Maryland Medical Center for 11 years. He previously served as vice president and chief operating officer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

“The Horizon Foundation is fortunate to have tremendously experienced trustees who are committed to serving the community and making a positive, lasting impact on people’s lives,” said Nikki Highsmith Vernick, president and CEO of the Horizon Foundation. “The leadership of our trustees is especially critical as we look forward to shaping the Foundation’s future strategic priorities.”

The Horizon Foundation is an independent philanthropy dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people living or working in Howard County, Maryland. For more information, visit www.thehorizonfoundation.org.