Maxine Waterhouse serves as the Vice President of the Mrs. Renee Association Foundation (MRAF), bringing over four decades of community leadership, financial oversight, and strategic vision to the organization's mission. A long-time resident and advocate of Turner Station, Maxine has worked across both corporate and nonprofit sectors in management roles that centered on financial planning, community outreach, and operational leadership.

At MRAF, Maxine plays a pivotal role in aligning financial strategy with community impact. She leads efforts to ensure program sustainability by strengthening budgeting practices, securing public and private partnerships, and helping raise vital funds that power MRAF’s most urgent initiatives—from food access and environmental justice to economic mobility and youth engagement.

A passionate advocate for economic development, Maxine focuses her efforts on empowering minority-owned businesses and emerging local entrepreneurs. She co-leads MRAF’s Social Banking and Business Incubation Programs, which provide technical assistance, micro-finance tools, and peer mentorship to underserved startups and sole proprietors.

She is also instrumental in MRAF’s Food Security and Environmental Justice Initiatives, including the Turner Station Community Garden & Bottled Water Initiative, designed to combat food deserts and increase access to clean water through sustainable, community-owned solutions.

Maxine's leadership extends to Workforce Development, Social Inclusion, and Environmental Equity, ensuring that every program is both people-centered and system-aware. Her collaborative approach builds pathways to economic independence for residents while reinforcing MRAF’s commitment to long-term, community-led transformation.

Residing in Dundalk, Maryland, Maxine Waterhouse exemplifies the values of dignity, sustainability, and justice. Her leadership continues to guide MRAF toward bold, inclusive change that puts the needs and voices of Turner Station residents at the forefront.