Elizabeth Nonemaker
ProducerElizabeth Nonemaker is a producer on Pass the Mic. She brings to that role a background as a composer, writer, educator and journalist specializing in cultural coverage.
Prior to joining Baltimore Public Media, Elizabeth served as the Executive Producer of Podcasts for New York Public Radio’s classical music station, WQXR. She covered classical music for The Baltimore Sun and other publications, and served as the managing editor and in-house audio producer for the online music magazine 21CM.org, a publication devoted to exploring what it means to be a 21st century musician. She worked for the arts and entertainment show The Frame on Southern California Public Radio as well as The Children’s Radio Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa.
Elizabeth holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland, College Park; an M.A. in Specialized Journalism from the University of Southern California, where she was an Annenberg Fellow; and a B.M. in Composition from USC’s Thornton School of Music. She has held artistic residencies at MacDowell and the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation.
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After touring the US and Europe, abdu mongo ali, a rapper, sound artist, and poet became the Baltimore Museum of Art’s first composer in residence. Last year they founded “Twurl” – a literary journal of Black Gay Poetics. -
Maryland is preparing aggressively for an aging population. Allison Ciborowski, President and CEO of LeadingAge Maryland is a passionate advocate for high-quality care and services among aging adults of all backgrounds. -
Baltimore Author Kevin Shird has been candid about how family trauma influenced his behavior, describing how unresolved pain can manifest as impulsivity, anger, or survival-driven choices that lead to criminal activity. Today he advocates for better mental health strategies in prison reform. -
Career Coach Dr. Alethia Tucker speaks candidly about the challenges and frustrations of a career pivot. As a reinvention strategist and speaker, she is passionate about helping women step into leadership with clarity, confidence, and purpose at every stage of life. -
Political Journalist Osita Nwanevu has spoken openly about the pressures that come with political reporting and the responsibility of translating complex issues for a broad audience. He offers tips on staying grounded and connected without feeling overwhelmed by political news. -
Baltimore actor Robert Lee Hardy opens up the many challenges of navigating the entertainment industry. -
This week's episode of Pass the Mic features guest host, Simone Phillips, Founder and Creator of Charm City Table. In the Spring of 2017, Simone began sharing observations and thoughts about the best places to eat and gather by creating the Charm City Table Blog. Years later, Charm City Table has become an award-winning established platform for foodies, business owners and great conversation about restaurants and food.
