Live Baltimore Announces Meghan McCorkell as Next Executive Director

Live Baltimore today announced the appointment of its next Executive Director, Meghan McCorkell. 

On behalf of the Live Baltimore Board, I am thrilled to welcome Meghan McCorkell to lead the organization into the future,” says Live Baltimore Board Chair Kate Williams. “Our board is composed of city advocates passionate about Baltimore’s neighborhoods. Meghan shares that passion and brings an impressive background in strategic planning, communications, marketing, and development. She is the right leader at this important moment in the organization’s 27-year history, and we are delighted to work with her and the Live Baltimore team to continue to serve our city.”

Backed by Live Baltimore’s experienced leadership and staff as support, McCorkell will be well-positioned to lead the organization in the next chapter of growth, focused on neighborhood revitalization, enhancing programs for Baltimore City’s residents, and playing a key part in the city’s commitment to eliminate vacant housing. McCorkell succeeds Annie Milli, who served as Live Baltimore’s Executive Director from 2017 to 2024.  

McCorkell joins Live Baltimore from the Enoch Pratt Free Library, where she has served as Chief of Marketing, Communications, & Strategy. She has led transformative initiatives in the library system throughout Baltimore’s neighborhoods, resulting in record visitation and usage. McCorkell has demonstrated her leadership by building an award-winning marketing and communications department from the ground up. She has a proven track record of creating data-driven strategies to meet and surpass performance goals.  

Live Baltimore has been making a difference in the lives of city residents for decades, and it is an honor to be chosen to lead this talented, mission-driven team,” says McCorkell. “I experienced the life-changing power of Live Baltimore when I received assistance purchasing my home in Brewers Hill six years ago. All Baltimore residents deserve access to resources that can make their dream of buying a home a reality.”

As the Executive Director of Live Baltimore, McCorkell will serve on the Mayor’s Cabinet.  

Live Baltimore is one of our most important institutions, working diligently to welcome new residents to our city, and they will play a critical role in our efforts to grow Baltimore over the next several years,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “Meghan has proven herself to be a leader who loves Baltimore after years of helping to lead the incredible work at the Enoch Pratt Free Library system. I know she shares our vision for a growing Baltimore and will excel in this new role, and I am thrilled to welcome her to my cabinet.” 

With city and state leaders committed to tackling the vacant housing crisis, Live Baltimore is uniquely positioned to play a key role during this transformative time,” adds McCorkell.  “I’m excited to collaborate with the Mayor’s office, city agencies, partners, the Live Baltimore Board, and our amazing staff to continue the work of strengthening our neighborhoods and welcoming more people home to Baltimore.” 

McCorkell’s appointment as Executive Director will begin on February 10, 2025. 

About Live Baltimore

Live Baltimore is a nationally recognized, independent nonprofit organization committed to promoting the benefits of Baltimore City living. Each year, Live Baltimore provides thousands of individuals with information on the city’s 250+ neighborhoods, rental living options, homebuying incentive programs, historic tax credits, and more. For more information, visit LiveBaltimore.com. 

PRONUNCIATION NOTE: Live Baltimore’s name is pronounced with a short “I” sound, as in “I live in Baltimore City.”