Brit Morris
Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley
Brit Morris has been with Goodwill for 4 years, and in her current role for the last year. She is the lead Career Coach, helping internal employees with resources to upskill and earn certifications. The hope is that they are successful at Goodwill but also if they move on. Her greatest accomplishment is knowing that she is really helping people every day. She sees the results of her efforts in people being hired or promoted.
Brit’s dedication, relatability, and patience in each interaction makes her such a wonderful asset to Goodwill Industries and the local community by living the mission of ending poverty through the power of work. Her empathy helps create a pathway for her team members to not only see their potential, but create opportunities for themselves. Brit has had a tremendous impact on her peers, leaders, and network of colleagues. Her passion for helping others see their own potential is unmatched. In less than a year she has helped guide and motivate many team members through their career development program. She is able to help people who are in the shoes she was once in. Brit hopes to continue building as a coach and to develop other coaches in the field. She would like to lead the team someday and continue to help those around her.
“Brit is the true embodiment of Goodwill’s mission. As a Career Coach, she has a natural ability to connect with our team members and program participants in a way that doesn’t just uplift and encourage, but empowers individuals to be successful. Her continued encouragement reinforces the organization’s commitment to helping the community earn a sustainable wage, and showcases her dedication and drive to lift her team members up and advance their careers. Brit is a vital part of the Goodwill team!” -Holly Seymour, Manager of Culture and Experience at Goodwill of Monocacy Valley
Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending poverty through the power of work.
Sonia Tineo
Community Foundation of Frederick County
Sonia began her work with the Community Foundation in August of 2019, during the pandemic. This was a challenging and uncertain time for the entire team. As the lead administrative coordinator for the Foundation’s scholarship programs, Sonia impacts hundreds of students’ lives each year by facilitating the distribution of scholarships to Frederick County scholars. She coordinates with local high schools and colleges to schedule FAFSA Finish events in the community, coordinates scholarship presentations with the local high schools, and various community events — becoming a trusted partner to Frederick County Public School counseling staff.
Through this work, Sonia helps to eliminate financial barriers to post-secondary education opportunities for students in Frederick County. Her compassion towards others is evident in the care she takes in responding to the wide range of questions coming from student applicants, scholarship committee volunteers, parents, and donors. Sonia described her high level of patience as her greatest accomplishment, gained from more than 20 years in customer service, something she considers to be critically important when helping everyone navigate the entire process. Having never worked with a nonprofit before, she shared that she “loves doing what I do.”
“Ms. Tineo’s flexibility and commitment to the team has allowed her to be a valued staff member of the Community Foundation, even while the pandemic presented challenges to our workplace and our community. Ms. Tineo is an important part of creating positive impact in Frederick County, both now and in the future.” -Elizabeth Day, President & CEO
For three decades, the Community Foundation has helped translate simple good intentions into powerful acts of philanthropy that build a stronger, more vibrant community not only for today but for the future