Bay Aging Honors Reverend Dr. Athilla Maria Harris for Twelve Years of Distinguished Service
The Bay Aging Board of Directors adopted a formal resolution honoring Rev. Dr. Athilla Maria Harris for her distinguished twelve years of service on the Board of Directors. Rev. Harris, who retired from the Board on December 31, 2025, represented King William County’s private sector from 2013 to 2025.
A New York City native and longtime human resource and municipal personnel consultant, Rev. Dr. Harris has been a committed community leader and a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities since her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis in 1986.
In 2009, Rev. Dr. Harris felt a direct call to ministry and joked to God, “I think you’re making a mistake. Can we keep this between us?” She later answered that call and now serves as Associate Minister under Rev. Dr. Charlene Gresham at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Aylett.
During her tenure, Bay Aging advanced its mission as an award-winning, innovative organization maximizing health, housing, and transportation services. Rev. Dr. Harris’s active participation, sound governance, and passionate advocacy have left a lasting impact on the organization and the communities it serves.
Reflecting on her service, Rev. Dr. Harris noted, “It has been an awesome pleasure to see the growth of Bay Aging. I’m honored to have been part of that growth.”
The Board’s resolution expresses gratitude for her leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions, and extends its warmest wishes for her continued health, happiness, and prosperity.
