Larry C. Simmons

BOARD VICE President

CHAIR OF THE BALTIMORE CHILDREN AND YOUTH FUND & DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, NOBODY ASKED ME CAMPAIGN

Larry C. Simmons, a West Baltimore native, Chair of the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fellow, and community organizer is the Co – Primary Investigator and the Director of the Nobody Asked Me Campaign and Research Team, is deeply committed to the city of Baltimore and improving neighborhoods’ health, wellness, and economic vibrancy. He has devoted his professional life to serving communities across Baltimore.

As a natural advocate, Larry is known for his ability to expose injustice, while holding himself and others accountable to create alternative solutions. As a connector, he easily navigates through often siloed city initiatives, bridging gaps and often bringing non-traditional stakeholders and leaders together into partnership. As a valued and respected community leader, Larry uses his influence and reach to advance community improvements for those who need it most.

With almost 20 years of experience in directing programs, community organizing, non-profit board service and leadership, research, and coordinating city-wide services and program initiatives, Larry always has a constant and consistent presence in his city.

Larry has dedicated his career to the young people of Baltimore and believes that our community’s future depends on our children’s success.