advisory board

Baltimore Furniture Bank's executive director and a member of its Advisory Board. Since 2019, she has guided BFB’s growth, handling strategy, fundraising and partnership growth.  Camille is an advocate and has been working with underserved and unsheltered residents of Balltimore City for over 30 years.  She holds a business degree from Loyola University Maryland.

John Devecka serves as the Board chairman. He is one of the organization’s original founders. He oversees marketing, communications and partnerships. Devecka also directs Loyola University Maryland’s award-winning WLOY radio station. He has degrees in East Asian studies and history from Bucknell University. 

Gigi Gatti  has managed environmental impact and business development since 2023. She is on a career break while contributing to her church and local community.  Previously she was the Sr. Director, Global Program Strategy & Learning.  She earned her Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Computer Science from De La Salle University.

Since 2020, David Keely has overseen the warehouse, managed volunteers and fostered relationships with donors and universities. He brings more than 18 years of valuable hands-on experience from his role as the Trade Shop Supervisor at the University of Maryland Manufacturing Assistance Program.

Roger Wood serves on the Advisory Board. He helps shape the organization’s corporate strategy, sustainability model and technology efforts. He has held leadership roles at Towson University and Stephens Hall Theatre. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech.

Malcolm Williams, LCSW-C, serves on Board. He is also Director of Community Relations and Engagement at Health Care for the Homeless. He is a licensed clinical social worker with degrees from Alabama A&M University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. 

Janet Arce serves on the Board. She began her career at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Originally from Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she also founded Fundación Janet Arce Inc., a nonprofit providing food and support to iimmigrants and refugees in HIghlandtown and Southeast Baltimore.   

Bill Wells serves as a BFB consultant and assists with strategic planning and fundraising.  He is the Executive Director of CAN and the Board President of the Women's Housing Coalition.  He previously was the Deputy Director of MOHS and the SVP of Business Strategy at HABC.