About GCE

The Office of Government, Community & Economic Partnerships

Communities thrive when institutions and neighbors work together

Through meaningful connections and collaboration, we can create stronger bonds between organizations and local communities that benefit everyone.

Community members collaborating at an event

The GCE office is the bridge between Johns Hopkins and the community.

By connecting our neighbors with Johns Hopkins’ resources, our office addresses
critical needs, breaks down barriers, and strengthens our community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to further the work and vision of Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine to create a positive, lasting impact.

We do this by:

Advocating for policies that improve lives

Organizing initiatives that address urgent local needs

Building partnerships that empower our neighbors

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Who We Are

We leverage our diverse backgrounds and deep community connections to create meaningful partnerships and initiatives that drive real change.

From policy experts to community organizers, each team member brings a necessary and unique perspective to our work.

Meet Our Team

Passionate Changemakers

Dedicated to strengthening our community

Committed Advocates

Championing community needs

Problem Solvers

Who turn ideas into action

As the Office of Government, Community, and Economic Partnerships (GCE), we support the mission of Johns Hopkins through three key areas:

Government Relations Community Engagement Economic Partnerships

Our Impact

Fiscal Year 2022

56,491

Jobs Created as the Largest Private Employer
in Maryland

77,000+

Baltimore City Residents Covered by
JHHS Health Plans

$1.5B

in Salaries and Wages Paid to
Baltimore City Residents

Behind every number or statistic is a story of a person in need.

A student who can attend college, a family securing stable housing, a mother receiving prenatal care, an entrepreneur realizing their dreams—all regardless of their financial situations.

Data guides our investments, maximizing our impact across healthcare, education, housing, food security, business development, and beyond.