Protecting our Community:
Women Leading with Impact
Please join us for a conversation with Chief Amal E. Awad of the Anne Arundel County Police Department, and Fire Chief, Trisha L. Wolford of the Anne Arundel Fire Department, both dedicated and accomplished public servants, who play a vital role in keeping our community safe.
We will discuss how they have navigated their professional paths, built relationships and inspired meaningful results. We will also have Preeti Emrick, JD, director of the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management, facilitating this discussion.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
St. John’s College at the Frances Key Auditorium
6:30-8:00 pm, reception to follow
In person or live stream
Guests are encouraged to stay after the event to mingle with others who share a passion for Women in Leadership.
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Our Speakers
Amal E. Awad, Chief of Police
Chief Amal E. Awad was appointed Anne Arundel County's 19th chief of police in 2020. Prior to 2020, she was with the Prince George's County police department and was the City of Hyattsville chief of police. She also served as chief of staff for the Anne Arundel County police department. She earned a master’s degree in management and bachelor of science in management from Johns Hopkins University, where she graduated with honors. She received the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Leadership Award (conferred upon only one student per year), and in 2020 received the Johns Hopkins University Community Champion Award. Chief Awad belongs to many national police associations. Learn more about Chief Awad on this podcast.
Trisha L. Wolford
Trisha L. Wolford is the fire chief of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, one of the largest combination fire departments in the country. She started as an entry level firefighter for the department in 2006, and then moved to the Fire Marshal’s Office. For our county, she has worked in the Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit and has been a member of the Tactical Medic SWAT program. Before being promoted to fire chief here, she worked in leadership roles in the Bozeman, Montana, fire department and the Spokane, Washington, fire department. Chief Wolford has a master’s degree in management and organization and an MBA from Western Governors University. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University in West Virginia. She is a certified paramedic, has extensive training from the National Fire Academy, and serves in leadership roles for the International Fire Chiefs Association, the FirstNet Authority, and the Maryland State EMS Advisory Council. Learn more about Chief Wolford on this podcast.