Alicia Wilson of Johns Hopkins to Pen Foreword for ‘Who’s Who In Black Baltimore’ 2nd Edition

Alicia Wilson, Vice President for Civic Engagement and Opportunity at Johns Hopkins, will be the foreword writer for the Who’s Who In Black Baltimore 2nd edition. This edition’s networking reception and book reveal will be held on April 9, 2025.

“I am honored to write the foreword for Who’s Who In Black Baltimore. The contributions of Black Baltimoreans to the State of Maryland, this nation, and the world is undeniable and significant. The range of contributions spans the arts, science, business, education, finance, medicine, and beyond. It is an honor to pen a foreword expressing both appreciation for all of their contributions and a recitation of why we should continue to be filled with hope and joy for all that Who’s Who In Black Baltimore will continue to contribute to our collective progress.”

Alicia Wilson, Esq. is the Vice President for Civic Engagement and Opportunity at Johns Hopkins, where she lends her considerable experience and expertise to a variety of programs and initiatives including the establishment of the Innovation Fund for Community-Academic Partnerships and the university’s programs and partnerships with K-12 public schools in Baltimore.

Before rejoining Johns Hopkins, Wilson was Managing Director of JPMorgan Chase‘s North American regional philanthropy team, overseeing Chase’s local philanthropic strategies across more than 40 markets.

Wilson is deeply involved in civic and charitable organizations, serving on boards such as Johns Hopkins University, the CollegeBound Foundation, and Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is also the first African American, first woman, and youngest Board Chair of the CollegeBound Foundation. A recipient of over fifty awards, Wilson was recently named one of Savoy’s “Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.”