The Howard County Jewish Advocacy Group is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors made up of community members who bring diverse experiences and a shared commitment to protecting Jewish families in Howard County. Each board member contributes their professional expertise, personal perspective, and passion for advocacy to advance HoCoJAG’s mission: combating antisemitism, supporting legislation that strengthens our community, and ensuring a safe, inclusive future for the next generation.
Trevor Green, President
Dr. Trevor Greene is the founder and president of the Howard County Jewish Advocacy Group (HoCoJAG). A practicing dentist and small business owner in Odenton, Dr. Greene brings his professional experience and community leadership to the organization. A lifelong Howard County resident, he graduated from Hammond High School and the University of Maryland. Passionate about combating antisemitism and building bridges of understanding, he works to ensure Jewish voices are heard and respected. Beyond advocacy, he enjoys cycling, history, and time with his wife and two sons. Dr. Greene is dedicated to strengthening Jewish life and protecting the broader community against hate.
David Albert, Vice President and Secretary
Originally from NYC and coming from the reform tradition, David and his family have lived in Howard County for nearly 25 years. David’s two children attended HCPSS K-12; he volunteered extensively at HCPSS and is a member of the HCPSS Community Advisory Council (CAC).
Fun fact: David was named after his great grandfather who was a Yiddish-speaking Cantor in tzarist Russia
Max Altmark, Treasurer
Max is a member of BOD, and brings both professional expertise and personal passion to his role. He is a CPA, and holds an MBA degree from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and a BS in Accounting from Towson University.
Max was born in Belarus. He is a grandson of holocaust survivors. Max’s family immigrated to Pikesville; he now resides with his family in Fulton.
Julie Kaplan, Communications
Julie Kaplan is a marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience building teams and driving growth for private equity–backed companies. She has a proven record of leading organizations through transformation, with expertise in demand generation, brand strategy, and revenue operations. Julie serves on the HoCoJAG Board of Directors, where she leads the communications committee.
Ilana Lowy, Visual Content and Communication
Ilana Lowy is a Maryland-based graphic designer specializing in branding, marketing, and surface pattern design since 2005. She began her career as a product designer for mass retailers before transitioning to freelance work, creating visuals for clients and local advocacy groups such as HoCoJAG. In Spring 2025, Ilana joined the HoCoJAG Board, where she leads the visual side of the organization’s content and communications. From her light-filled home studio—complete with SiriusXM playing and her dog at her feet—she brings ideas to life. Outside of design and Jewish advocacy, Ilana can be found cheering her kids at ballparks and soccer fields, volunteering at the local animal shelter, or unwinding with Bravo.
Michael David, Lawfare
Born in Romania, Michael came to the U.S. as a political refugee with help from the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. He served as a medic in both the U.S. Army (Vietnam) and the Israel Defense Forces, earned a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from the Weizmann Institute, completed postdoctoral work at MIT, and later earned a J.D. from the University of Maryland, practicing law at leading firms. Married to fellow scientist Hagit, he is a proud father and grandfather. Since April 2025, he has chaired HoCoJAG’s Lawfare Group and focused on legislative efforts to combat antisemitism.