President
Through Ernest's role on the PPNA Board, he enjoys getting to know his neighbors, bringing people together, and building community. A neighbor since 2015, Ernest looks forward to the continual growth and neighborhood improvements that will ultimately reverse the narrative of Baltimore City. Ernest loves knowing his neighbors personally; they share food, watch each other's pets, and get each other's mail. When you see Ernest out and about, you're in for a treat; when he's not working in his garden, he is likely delivering homemade baked goods at a neighborhood event. Swap stories with Ernest about baking tips for unique kitchen creations such as cakes or creme puffs!
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Secretary
Jake Sweitzer joined the Patterson Park Neighborhood Association as Secretary in early 2025, shortly after becoming a resident of the neighborhood in January. A licensed real estate professional, Jake was drawn to Patterson Park for its welcoming atmosphere and the green space at the heart of the community—a perfect spot for walks with his two dogs, Louie and Angus. Originally from Southern Maryland, Jake made Baltimore City his home in 2018 and quickly developed a deep appreciation for its diverse neighborhoods and vibrant culture. He is an active advocate for LGBTQ+ causes, and regularly volunteers with organizations including BARCS and the Lighthouse Homeless Prevention Shelter in Annapolis. Outside of his professional and volunteer work, Jake enjoys reading, caring for his growing collection of houseplants, and celebrating the city through his TikTok page, @We.Love.Bmore. He looks forward to deepening his involvement in the Patterson Park community and connecting with neighbors who share his passion for making Baltimore a great place to live.
Vice President, North Sector
Mary Hennigan moved into the neighborhood on the advice of her brother. He said it was an up and coming area - that was in the early 80's. Thirty-five plus years later she feels he might be right! In those thirty-five years she kept the house but often lived in countries like Azerbaijan and North Sudan. Yet, she would always come back to her home. She loves the area as it is rich in diversity, in caring and friendly neighbors and convenient to all things Baltimore. Yes, traffic on Orleans can keep one up at night, and rats can eat an entire container garden but the neighbors, the row house experiences make living here well-worth it. After a long-career in international nutrition Mary is able to now give back, through community activities, to this wonderful slice of Baltimore.
Micaela Perez Ferrero
Vice President, South Sector
Micaela has been a neighbor in Patterson Park since 2018 and joined the PPNA Board in January 2025. She is a passionate community builder and loves bringing her neighbors together through community events, block parties, and stoop hangs. She is committed to creating inclusive, joyful spaces where everyone feels welcome. When she is not mentoring at the local elementary/middle school in her neighborhood, you can find Micaela singing in Baltimore's local community chorus, Charm City Sings.
Vice President, Patterson Place
Lindsey Johnson-Graham has served as the Sector Vice President for Patterson Place on the board of the Patterson Park Neighborhood Association since 2021, where she represents the Housing and Safety Committees. A resident of the neighborhood for over eight years, she brings deep local knowledge along with a strong background in community advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and government engagement. In her role, Lindsey works closely with residents, city agencies, and community partners to address issues such as vacant properties, zoning and code enforcement, public safety, and quality of life across the Patterson Park area.
Vice President, West Sector
Colin has lived in Patterson Park since 2014 and enjoys meeting people, making connections in the community, and spending time at the park. His work with PPNA focuses on creative placemaking, traffic calming, community connectedness, and pedestrian and neighborhood safety. More broadly, he's happy to support neighborhood and city efforts that celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and increase equity of opportunity for all neighbors and residents of Baltimore. Colin is a bike commuter and an avid bike rider and is excited for the city's Complete Streets commitment to design safe multimodal transit infrastructure throughout the city, particularly with respect to bicycle infrastructure in the Wolfe/Washington (north-south) corridors and in the Bank/Gough (east-west) corridors. He invites you to join one of the many regular group bike rides with him and your neighbors to meet people, explore the city, and have fun.
Vice President, East Sector
Justin George has lived in Patterson Park since 2021 and joined the PPNA board in April of 2025. Justin came from DC with a history of serving his community as well as the greater region. Justin’s focus as a member of the board is to provide organization, streamline communication between residents and city representation, and foster a closer community is his sector. Justin is no stranger to serving communities of different values and identities and hopes to find the through point by which all our neighbors can feel connected, heard, and represented.
