Equity First Speaker Series

A Maryland native and finBorn, raised, and educated in Baltimore City, Councilwoman Phylicia Porter is a passionate public health advocate and dedicated leader focused on building healthy, thriving communities across Baltimore. With a career rooted in service and equity, she has championed legislative initiatives that uplift vulnerable and underserved populations throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.

 

Councilwoman Porter holds two Bachelor of Science degrees—one in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics, and another in General Biology—from Towson University. She also earned a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from Morgan State University and a Master of Science in Law from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. As a proud and active resident of Baltimore City’s 10th District, Councilwoman Porter approaches leadership with honesty, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to empowering communities. Her mission is to help individuals use their political voices to create lasting change and advance equitable outcomes for all Baltimoreans.

 

Currently serving as Vice Chair of the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, she has been a strong advocate for more than $30 million in funding to strengthen and revitalize South Baltimore neighborhoods. Her leadership extends across numerous civic and professional spaces, including prior service on the Census 2020 Baltimore City Complete Count Committee, the Maryland Academy of Technology and Health Sciences, and the Maryland Commission for Dietetic Practice. Her deep love for Baltimore’s diverse communities continues to inspire her work in public health, policy, and advocacy. Through her vision, Councilwoman Porter exemplifies the power of equity-driven leadership grounded in compassion, collaboration, and community.