The MACPA Foundation

In pursuit of a stronger, more diverse CPA profession 

The MACPA Foundation works to create a strong and diverse talent pipeline to secure the future of our profession.

MACPA
Advocacy Team

Our Mission

People are the cornerstone of the CPA profession. We're here for them.

The MACPA Foundation works to build a strong and diverse talent pipeline with resources for future CPAs and educators. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, provide training, grant scholarships, and facilitate mentorship connections in order to increase growth and engagement. Your support helps the profession succeed.

How We Make a Difference

We believe CPAs are invaluable and anyone who wants to enter the profession should be able to do so – regardless of socioeconomic background. Everything we do is in pursuit of a stronger, more diverse CPA profession.

Building Future Leaders 

Through programs like Student Leadership Academy and the MACPA Champion Program, we give students and young professionals leadership skills, training, and experience. Our work also supports educators who teach the next generation of CPAs throughout Maryland.

Granting Scholarships 

Our scholarship program gives financial assistance to accounting students at Maryland colleges and universities. Each year, we invest thousands of dollars in aid so that promising students can achieve their educational goals.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A diverse profession is a strong profession. The MACPA Foundation supports events like the Women to Watch Awards, Women’s Conference, and other programs that celebrate and enhance diversity within the CPA profession.

Learn more here.

Mentorship Program

The MACPA Mentorship program matches young professionals with experienced mentors. We facilitate meaningful connections between program participants so new professionals can hit the ground running and make a greater impact.

Learn more here.
President

"Support from the MACPA has been one of the most influential factors in my aspiring CPA journey ..."

Angelina Appiah, Scholarship Recipient

A past scholarship recipient and current Tax Associate at CLA in Baltimore, Angelina Appiah shares the impact the MACPA Foundation has had on her personally. Read more.

Hear more stories from our scholarship recipients

2022 MACPA Foundation Annual Report

Your Support.
Their Achievements.
Our Goals.

Read our annual report to learn about the Foundation’s mission, the accomplishments of our participants, and future initiatives.

Advocacy Team

Meet Our Board

“What if”?

“I think about this question frequently. What if more students were exposed to accounting? What if more students had an ecosystem that motivated, encouraged and supported them on their journey to becoming a CPA? What if more students saw professionals that looked like them? What if is a question of endless possibilities, but it also needs execution to move beyond good intentions.”

– Chair, Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA, CISA

MACPA Foundation Donors

Meet the people and organizations helping students and upcoming professionals build a bright path ahead. Interested in becoming a donor? Learn more about how your firm or organization can get involved.

Corporate Donors


Champions

Advocates

PARTNERS

Individual Donors


MAJOR DONORS

Tami Bensky


Tami Bensky


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Kimberly Ellison-Taylor


Kimberly Ellison-Taylor


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Anoop Mehta


Anoop Mehta


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Marianela del Pino Rivera


Marianela del Pino Rivera


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Nicholas Tatum


Nicholas Tatum


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Samantha Bowling


Samantha Bowling


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Avonette Blanding


Avonette Blanding


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Raymond Speciale


Raymond Speciale


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Christine Aspell


Christine Aspell


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Patrick Byer


Patrick Byer


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George Willie


George Willie


George S. Willie has been a practicing CPA for over 40 years. He has served as the managing partner of Bert Smith & Co. for many years. His areas of practice have been principally in the audits of healthcare, not-for-profit, and governmental entities.  George is passionate about the accounting profession and is totally dedicated to the diversity of the profession.

For many years George has been named by Accounting Today as one of the nation's (USA) Most Influential Accountants.

George has served as the Chair of the AICPA PCPS Executive Committee, the Board of Directors of the AICPA, the Board of the CPA Exam, and a two terms member of the Yellow Book Advisory Council of the GAO – and served two terms as the US Representative to IFAC–SMP Committee.

George holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) in accounting from Howard University, a Master of Business Administration in finance from American University, and an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree from the University of the West Indies.


leader DONORS
Maxene BardellHerb GearyPatricia Reese
Rebekah OlsonSusan JeterSavedra Scott
Susan ChutkaMichael KimbroughGraylin Smith
Tia CooperLynette MontouteScott Somerville
Allen DeLeonAnthony MooreRich Stang
Teresa DobbinsTracy MoreyJeffrey Weintraub
Kelly JenningsGreg FrenchAlice Porter
Kathryn Klose
in honor of Ila & Eloise Casagrande

Ambassador Donors
Hemi Lee GallagherJoseph GodboutLaura Swann
Carol KatzPamela MorrisThomas White
Eve OwensJill MyersJack Hosley
John AngevineJeffrey LiemanJoseph Le Cren
Dorothy NorwoodStuart LawsonBrett Sanders

We can’t do all these amazing efforts without the support of our incredible donors. We appreciate your dedication to the profession.

Diana Keener

Questions?

To learn more about the MACPA Foundation, contact Rebekah Olson, CPA, CEO MACPA: rebekah@macpa.org, 443.632.2320