Maureen O'Prey

Maureen O'Prey is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in public relations, customer engagement, and historical research. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Customer Engagement and Knowledge Management in the Information Technology Division at the Comptroller of Maryland since January 2018, Maureen oversees the agency's digital presence and manages knowledge and customer relations. Previous roles include Public Relations Manager for the Comptroller, where responsibilities involved communication with media and stakeholders, and freelance work as a public speaker, writer, and researcher, specializing in local brewing history and legislation. With a strong academic background in historical studies from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, as well as degrees in anthropology and archaeology, Maureen has also held positions as a history instructor and historian for various projects, including an Emmy Award-winning documentary on Baltimore's brewing industry.