Glenda Curtis joined the Department of Housing and Community Development as the agency's first Equity Officer in 2022.  A native of Baltimore, Ms. Curtis has served the community in various capacities.  She previously worked in the Office of the Mayor and with the City's Office of Equity and Civil Rights to assist with the implementation of Equity Ordinance 18-160, which seeks to close the gaps in policy, practices, and the allocation of City resources.  Ms. Curtis was also appointed to the Adult Public Guardianship Board to provide oversight to agencies regarding the well-being of disabled and elderly adults.

As the founder of Coordinating Holistic Resources Initiatives & Services (CHRIS, Inc.), Ms. Curtis also has a background in providing a comprehensive range of services to the community to aid in the development and enrichment of individuals and families with needs.  CHRIS Inc. has launched various programs and initiatives addressing some of Baltimore's most critical issues.

Ms. Curtis is a Coppin State University graduate and has a master's in Human Services from Lincoln University.  She is the mother of three sons and an adopted daughter, who is also her great-niece.