Meet the Team
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Ian Genove
Chief of Staff
Ian works as the Chief of Staff for Delegate Amprey. Ian comes from an economics background with seven years of experience in the Maryland General Assembly. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and plans to pursue a law degree or get involved in economic development work in the near future. Ian has a passion for learning, trying new things, visiting new places, and taking part in any sports and outdoor activities available.
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Blessing Akinsola
Legislative Staff
Blessing serves as a Legislative Staff member for Delegate Amprey. She is in her last semester as a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major at the University of Maryland, College Park. Blessing is passionate about economic justice, environmental sustainability, and education policy. Upon graduating, she will become a Teach For America Corps member in Baltimore Public Schools.
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Gifty Okrah
Legislative Staff
Gifty works as a Legislative Staff member for Delegate Amprey. She is a junior pursuing a major in Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park. Having been educated in Baltimore, she has witnessed firsthand the impact of policies on marginalized communities across various sectors, from education to the arts. In her tenure as a Legislative Staff member, she is determined to shift perceptions, highlighting the City's true essence, its resilient spirit, and cultural richness, while encouraging everyone to embrace and appreciate the genuine history that Baltimore embodies.
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Isaiah Griffith
Legislative Staff
Isaiah serves as a Legislative Staff member for Delegate Amprey. He is currently a senior B.S. + MPH student at the University of Maryland, College Park majoring in Public Health Science. Isaiah is a resident of Baltimore City and District 40, and is passionate about health policy and eliminating health disparities in underserved communities. In his spare time, he mentors elementary-aged children through College Mentors for Kids.
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Dr. Mauli Mehta
Legislative Staff
Dr. Mauli Mehta works as a Legislative Staff member for Delegate Amprey. She is a global health advocate and a general physician from India currently pursuing her Masters' of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with a niche interest in policy making and women's health. Her goal is to contribute towards meaningful impact, which can happen one small step at a time, to which she intends to do on a daily basis.
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Sebastian Aliaga
Legislative Staff
Sebastian serves as a Legislative Staff member for Delegate Amprey. He is a sophomore at New York University pursuing a Bachelor's in Sport Management and plans to attend law school in the future. Sebastian is passionate about educational equity in his home state of Maryland. He has experience working with nonprofits seeking to provide academic and athletic opportunities to students from underserved communities in Maryland and New York. In his free time, Sebastian enjoys playing soccer with friends and spending time at Washington Square Park.
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Sheena Sharifi
Legislative Staff
Sheena works as a Legislative Staff member for Delegate Amprey. She is a public health professional with a background in international development, global health, and public affairs. Sheena has worked with organizations providing health services to underserved communities on both coasts of the United States and several countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Within her leadership style, she believes in employing an optimistic perspective and working with others in an empathetic manner. She has focused more closely on anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (AR & DEIA) within workplace settings and global public health across the last four years. Sheena is currently pursuing her MPH and MBA degrees at Johns Hopkins University.