Calvin J. Bowman

Chairman and Senior Policy Advisor

Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management

When the events of Sept. 11, 2001 occurred, Calvin J. Bowman knew he wanted to find a way to serve. With the creation of the Department of Homeland Security shortly after the attacks, Bowman discovered his path. “I said ‘This is where I want to spend my career’ and really it’s been a terrific fit.”

Since 2012, he has worked as chairman and senior policy advisor for the Baltimore Urban Area Security Initiative with the mayor’s Office of Emergency Management. Part of his job has been to oversee the rewrite of a comprehensive preparedness strategy for the Baltimore region. “I am really lucky,” he said. “I get to work with so many of our first responders. … It’s pretty impressive to see everything that they do.”

Currently Bowman is studying for his master’s degree in homeland defense from the United States Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security. He also serves as president of the Villa Cresta Community Association and as a board member for the Immaculate Heart of Mary School.

“I really love getting involved in just about any aspect of my life whether it’s where I live or where my children go to school or even where I go to school or my work,” Bowman said. “Taking those leadership roles to enhance the quality of life for all of us is something I really am inspired to do.”