Rawlings-Blake served as Baltimore’s 49th mayor from 2010 to 2016. During her tenure, she passed significant legislation surrounding Baltimore financial planning and reform and helped make the city more immigrant friendly. She also served as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and secretary of the Democratic National Committee following the reelection of President Obama. She currently serves on the USCM Board of Trustees and is the founder of SRB & Associates, which provides consulting and advocacy services to cities, businesses and elected officials.