Conversation with Dr. Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools - September 2025

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for our annual conversation with Dr. Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools. This will be an opportunity for Dr. Santelises to brief our membership on the State of City Schools, answer questions from members, share priorities for the 2025-26 school year, and for members to share interests in supporting public education in Baltimore. Joining Dr. Santelises will be Robert Salley, Chair of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, who will provide an update about City School’s CEO search process.

City Schools will not prepare any funding requests during this CEO conversation, and City Schools will provide additional details for how funders can support City Schools’ initiatives as a follow-up to this meeting. Members are encouraged to share questions or what they want to learn when registering for the session to maximize time with Dr. Santelises.

This program is for Maryland Philanthropy Network members only. In person attendance is highly encouraged and lunch will be provided. A virtual option may be available upon request.