Interfaith Advisory Commission

The Interfaith Advisory Commission consists of a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 20 members.

Current Vacancies (Updated April 22, 2026)

• Faith Community Representatives (10-12)
  • The Commission will include a minimum of ten members and a maximum of twelve members who shall represent a diverse variety of belief systems.
• Adult Community Representatives (2-4)
  • The Commission will include at least two members of the general public where consideration may be given to individuals who may have lived experiences tied to key issues including housing insecurity, disability, and immigration.

Upcoming Vacancies (applications open)

• High School Student Representative (term runs from 7/1/26 to 6/30/27)

• LaKeisha McClendon (she/her), Office of Human Rights and Equity Administrator
• Liv Alanis Myers (they/them), Executive Secretary 

The Interfaith Advisory Commission will hold quarterly public meetings, anticipated to begin in fall of 2026.

The Commission's duties include: 

1. Acting as a bridge between the County and faith communities by identifying opportunities for collaboration, communication, and shared problem solving on issues of public concern;
2. Providing guidance on how faith communities can help expand access and increase accessibility to County services and supports for residents experiencing vulnerability, including, without limitation, housing instability, food insecurity, health disparities, disability, and economic hardship;
3. Recommending inclusive, culturally responsive practices that help County agencies and public-serving institutions better engage diverse religious and belief communities; and
4. Encouraging education, dialogue, and public awareness that celebrate religious diversity, counter misinformation and fear, and strengthen social cohesion across communities. 

Apply to serve on the Commission through the Howard County Boards and Commissions application portal. The names of eligible applicants will be submitted to the County Executive for consideration. If selected, the appointment will be forwarded to the County Council for their review and confirmation. For more information, please review the information on the Boards and Commissions website.  

Application Materials

To complete the Apply to Serve application, you must include your redacted resume and cover letter. Personal information collected throughout the application form is used for internal verification purposes only. However, the redacted resume and letter of interest may be made public through the County Council process.

Therefore, the following instructions help us protect your privacy and expedite the process:

Redacted Resume

• Should include: your name, relevant experience
• Should not include: home address, phone number(s), email
• You may choose to include or exclude specific details such as cities or sales numbers at your discretion. 

Letter of Interest

• Brief letter explaining why you want to serve and how you see yourself contributing. 
• Please indicate which qualification you may meet.