Meet the Board President

Keith Holt,  is an award-winning community leader and consultant with over 20 years of community and leadership experience. As an independent consultant, he is highly regarded for his skills in building networks with diverse organizations and providing invaluable support to businesses and residents across the country. His unique approach to engaging with vulnerable communities has garnered attention, with features in prominent media outlets such as CNN, Washington Post, Governing Magazine, Baltimore Sun, and others. Notably, Keith’s creative endeavors include being the focus of the award-winning short film entitled “Into the Light,” which showcases his consulting work for national organizations while residing in a challenged urban environment. The film has been featured at esteemed national and international film festivals.

With previous experience as the Director of Community Engagement for Baltimore City Council and the Youth and Sexual Minorities Outreach Coordinator for the Baltimore City Health Department, Keith has developed strong relationships with community groups and spearheaded several life-saving initiatives, such as the Baltimore Free Ball and Conference, White Party, and the award-winning Ball magazine.

Mr. Holt is a nationally recognized consultant for prestigious clients such as the National Smithsonian, Begin-Anew, John Hopkins University, Peabody, and others. Keith currently serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Sage USA overseeing the planning and development for an independent LGBTQ+ elder affirming housing project set to open early 2027.  In 2022, Keith was elected by over 8000 residents as a member of the Maryland State Central Committee for the 43^rd district. He is currently the Chair for the Maryland Democratic Party’s LGBTQ Diversity Leadership Council and Chair of the LGBTQ Voter Engagement for Baltimore City Democrats.