Meet Our Team
Senior Staff
Mario Berninzoni
Executive director
Born in California, Mario brings over 25 years of experience aiding people experiencing homelessness in Maryland. As the Executive Director since 1999, Mario leads all facets of the organization and its programs. His prior tenure at Catholic Charities in Baltimore City spanned 7 years, focusing on emergency, transitional, and permanent housing initiatives. Mario holds a master’s in nonprofit management from the College of Notre Dame.
Carolyn Washington
Director
Carolyn Washington joined Arundel House of Hope in 2026 as the Resource and Day Center Program Director. She brings a strong background in human resources, having honorably served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army and later as a federal employee working as an HR Management Analyst. Carolyn holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business administration and management. In addition to her professional experience, Carolyn is actively involved in her church, where she leads the dance praise team, Anointed Praise. She enjoys dancing and singing, and values sharing her faith through music and movement. Carolyn is a dedicated mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, and lives by the motto: “Have a Blessed Day on Purpose.”
Bob Starkey
Director
Joining Arundel House of Hope in 2017, Bob progressed from program assistant to the Community Recovery Center Director. His human services career began in 2008, focusing on job readiness with the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation. With a background in the United States Air Force, specializing in human relations and counseling, Bob brings 30 years of management experience in the paper packaging industry. He’s certified in Job Readiness Training and serves as a Certified Lay Servant at Mt. Zion Magothy United Methodist Church.
Dawn Baskin
Community Engagement manager
Dawn joined Arundel House of Hope in 2023 as a Community Engagement Manager. In this role, she oversees volunteer coordination, communication strategies, event planning, and various initiatives aimed at expanding organizational capacity. She has a master’s degree in social work with a concentration in community action and social policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore. Dawn is a licensed social worker (LMSW) and holds a Community Practice Certificate from ACOSA. She is passionate about housing policy and is active with an affordable housing coalition. In her personal time, Dawn enjoys learning the violin and serves as a leader with Scouts USA.
7164 East Furnace Branch Rd.
Suite A
Glen Burnie, Md 21060