MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Erin K. McMullen, R.N., Chief of Staff (410) 767-0136

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

• Coronavirus Disease
• Ebola Virus Disease
• Flu Preparedness
• Health Care; Health Hotlines; Health Hot Topics: 1-866-866-2769 (toll free, 24-hour-a-day)
• HealthChoice: (410) 767-5800, 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Health Improvement Process, State (SHIP)
• Health Insurance questions
• Influenza (Flu)
• Medical Assistance (Medicaid): 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Medicare
• Opioid & other substance abuse disorders 1-800-422-0009 (toll free)
• Pharmacy Assistance (Medicaid): 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)
• Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program 1-800-551-5995 (toll free)
• Smokefree Assistance: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) (toll free)
• Zika Virus

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

STATE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM
Staff: Jessica Dayal; e-mail: jessica.dayal@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/mch/Pages/cfr-home.aspx

Appointed by Governor:
Richard Lichenstein, M.D., Chair (chosen by Team)
Richelle J. Cricks; Patricia K. Cronin; Leena S. Dev, M.D.; Mary L. Gentile; Cynthia Wright Johnson, R.N.; Ivone Kim, M.D.; Sharyn A. King; Laurel Anne Moody; Shantell L. Roberts; Jennifer Anne Thomas; Anntinette D. Williams; Joyce P. Williams, D.N.P.

Representing State Infant Death Syndrome Information & Counseling Program: A. Latoya Bates

Ex officio: Karen Anderson-Scott, Esq., designee of Attorney General; Shelly S. Choo, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Katie R. Pedersen, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Jennifer Maehr, M.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Sgt. David J. Sexton, designee of Secretary of State Police; Alicia L. Mezu, R.N., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Jessica K. Wheeler, Deputy Director, Division of Children & Youth, Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, & Victim Services; Ling Li, M.D., designee of Chief Medical Examiner; Maria Rodowski-Stanco, M.D., designee of Executive Director, Behavioral Health Administration; Lee Hurt, Dr.P.H., designee of Deputy Director, Division of Vital Records; Deborah W. Feinstein, Esq., designee of President, Maryland State's Attorneys' Association.

Meetings:

MORBIDITY, MORTALITY, & QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Benjamin K. Wormser, M.D., Chair (410) 767-6723; e-mail: benjamin.wormser@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms: Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms: Blair M. Eig, M.D., 2023; Andreea A. Creanga, M.D., Ph.D., 2023; Nancy A. Baker, R.N., 2024; Amar A. Mukhtar, D.O , 2024; Mary N. Mayzel, 2025; one vacancy.

Representing Maryland Association of County Health Officers: Jennifer P. Corder, M.D.; Maria Maguire, M.D.; Diane E. Young, R.N.

Representing Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: W. Christopher Golden, M.D.

Representing University of Maryland School of Medicine: May Hsieh Blanchard, M.D.

Ex officio, Maryland Dept. of Health: Shelly S. Choo, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Suzette Tucker, designee of Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health; Ryan B. Moran, Dr.P.H., Deputy Secretary, Health Care Financing; Pamela E. Southall, M.D., Interim Chief Medical Examiner; Donna L. Gugel, Director, Prevention & Health Promotion Administration; Courtney M. Carta, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; Carol M. Fenderson, designee of Director, Office of Health Care Quality; David A. Mann, M.D., Ph.D., designee of Director, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities; S. Lee Hurt, Dr.P.H., designee of Director, Vital Statistics Administration; Richard Lichenstein, M.D., Chair, State Child Fatality Review Team.

Ex officio: Katie R. Pedersen, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Carla L. Bailey, Ph.D., designee of Executive Director, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems; TraShawn Thornton-Davis, M.D., designee of Executive Director, Maryland State Medical Society; Stephen T. Michaels, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Hospital Association; Renee Fox, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics; Frederick S. Guckes, M.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Section, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Clark T. Johnson, M.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Maternal Mortality Review Committee.

Meetings:

STANDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON OPIOID-ASSOCIATED DISEASE PREVENTION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Staff: Katy Laurel Edwards; e-mail: katylaurel.edwards@maryland.gov


Chair: Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D., Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms: Christian Diamond; Samantha Kerr. Terms expire 2021.

Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D.; Charles Chaulk, M.D.; Col. Andre K Davis; Deanna Dunn, Pharm.D.; Sarah M. Kattakuzhy, M.D.; Zachary M. Kosinski; Andrea M. Lopez, Ph.D.; Sharon L. McClernan, R.N.; Terry G. Prochnow, R.N.; Robin E. Rickard; Harriet Smith; Victoria E. Sterling; two vacancies. Terms expire 2024.

Meetings:

OPIOID RESTITUTION FUND ADVISORY COUNCIL
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Council)


Appointed by Governor: Howard K. Ashkin, 2023; Meghan O'Brien Westwood, 2024; Marcus D. Webster, 2025.

Appointed by Senate President: Dawn D. Gile

Appointed by House Speaker: Samuel I. (Sandy) Rosenberg

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Carlos Hardy; Tiffinee M. Scott; Kristin E. Thomas, M.D.

Appointed by Executive Director, Maryland Association of Counties: one vacancy

Appointed by Executive Director, Maryland Municipal League: one vacancy

Ex officio: Anthony G. Brown, Attorney General; vacancy, Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health; Ryan B. Moran, Dr.P.H., Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing; Robin E. Richard, Executive Director, Opioid Operational Command Center.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE REGISTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair
Asima Cheema, M.D.; Joshua D. Gottesman; Rachel E. Guilfoyle; Ian Edwards, D.P.T.; Fei Han, Ph.D.; Dawn Lewis; Xiaobo Mao, Ph.D.; Sohail M. Qarni, M.D.; Friedrich Rainer von Coelin, M.D.; Larry Zarzecki. Terms expire 2026.

ADVISORY BOARD ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING
Staff: Ana Lazarides (240) 444-6249; e-mail: ana.lazarides@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/pdmp/Pages/PDMP-Advisory-Board.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Richard A. DeBenedetto, Pharm.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health), 2026

Matthew Crisafulli; Margaret Funk; Lenna Israbian-Jamgochian, Pharm.D.; Sirosh Masuood, M.D.; Stephen A. Nichols, M.D.; Diana G. Shorter, D.N.P. Terms expire 2023.

Thomas C. C. Bond III. Term expires 2024.

Deondra P. Asike, M.D.; Amit Bhargava, M.D.; Tosin David, Pharm.D.; Marcia Y. Parris, M.D.; Kimberly S. Stern. Terms expire 2026.

Ex officio: Dixit H. Shah, designee of Secretary of Health; Justin Gross, designee of Secretary of State Police; Leslie E. Grant, D.D.S., designee of President, State Board of Dental Examiners; Heather Westerfield, D.N.P., designee of President, State Board of Nursing; Neil Leikach, RPh, designee of President, State Board of Pharmacy; vacancy, designee of Chair, State Board of Physicians; Arpana Duggirala-Deroy, D.P.M., designee of President, State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiner; P. David Sharpe, Ph.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission; Laurence B. Polsky, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Association of County Health Officers.

Meetings:

PREVENT WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health:

COMMITTEE ON REGISTERED NURSES PERSONALLY PREPARING & DISPENSING DRUGS & DEVICES IN LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Staff: Cybill Hartsell (410) 313-6292; e-mail: chartsell@howardcountymd.gov
Sheila A. Palmiotto, R.N. (410) 313-6115; e-mail: spalmiotto@howardcountymd.gov


Maura J. Rossman, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health)

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms: Valina R. Hartman, R.N.; Maura J. Rossman, M.D.

Appointed by Office of Controlled Substances Administration, Maryland Dept. of Health, to 4-year term: Lisa J. Guy

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms: Kimberly Townsend, R.N.; one vacancy.

Appointed by State Board of Pharmacy to 4-year terms: Kristopher C. Rusinko, Pharm.D.; Michael N. Souranis.

Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year term: Matthew Dudzic

Terms expire 2023.

Meetings:

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: https://health.maryland.gov/pdmp/Pages/Technical-Advisory-Committee.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Kathryn Vranek, Pharm.D., 2023

Akhil Chhatre, M.D.; Anika A. H. Alvanzo, M.D.; Dennis D. Dey, M.D.; Neil McGarvey, Pharm.D.; Sarah Merritt, M.D.; Gayatri Nimmagadda, M.D.; E. Jane Richardson, M.D.; Diane D. Romaine, D.M.D. Terms expire 2025.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Erin K. McMullen, R.N., Chief of Staff (410) 767-0136
e-mail: erin.mcmullen1@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Rachel S. Rosebrock, Director (410) 767-8694; e-mail: rachel.rosebrock@maryland.gov
Eva N. Benvenga, Deputy Director (410) 767-8694; e-mail: eva.benvenga@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FINANCE
(formerly M00A0102)
Amalie E. Brandenburg, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-3484; e-mail: amalie.brandenburg1@maryland.gov
Aviel Glenner, Deputy Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-6074; e-mail: avi.glenner@maryland.gov


BUDGET MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Dominick J. Napolitano, Chief (410) 767-5195; e-mail: nick.napolitano@maryland.gov


COST ACCOUNTING & REIMBURSEMENTS DIVISION
Nedina Broy-Stevenson, Acting Director (410) 764-3455; e-mail: nedinabroy.stevenson@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief (410) 764-3455
web: https://health.maryland.gov/dca/Pages/Home.aspx

FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5820

GENERAL ACCOUNTING DIVISION
Thaddaeus B. Hubbard, Chief (410) 767-5508; e-mail: thaddaeus.hubbard@maryland.gov

PROGRAM COST & ANALYSIS
Vacancy, Deputy Chief (410) 767-5129

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS


COUNSEL
Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1860; e-mail: kathleen.ellis@maryland.gov
Musa Eubanks, Deputy Counsel, Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (410) 767-1866; e-mail: musa.eubanks@maryland.gov
Rhonda L. Edwards, Deputy Counsel, Health Occupations Boards (410) 767-4308; e-mail: rhonda.edwards@maryland.gov
Nicole Lugo Clark, Deputy Counsel, Medicaid (410) 767-1866; e-mail: nicole.lugoclark@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY
(M00Q0102, formerly M00C0103, formerly 32.03.01.03)
FY2021 appropriation: $16,837,919; authorized positions: 90
Vacancy, Chief Information Officer
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oit/Pages/home.aspx

Jason M. Cavey, Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-2234; e-mail: jason.cavey@maryland.gov
Michael S. Karolkowski, Deputy Chief Technology Officer (443) 740-1815; e-mail: michael.karolkowski@maryland.gov
Evera Rutledge-Smith, Chief of Staff (410) 916-1230; e-mail: evera.rutledge-smith@maryland.gov

ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS

SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Jason M. Cavey Deputy Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-2234
e-mail: jason.cavey@maryland.gov

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Feyella Toney, Chief Portfolio Officer (443) 610-5645
e-mail: feyella.toney@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES
LaRee Small, Liaison (443) 938-1584
e-mail: lareer.small1@maryland.gov

IT DELIVERY SERVICES
Michael Augustson, Deputy Director (425) 459-1871
e-mail: michael.augustson@maryland.gov

INFRASTRUCTURE
Richard Calvarese, Assistant Director Network Infrastructure Division (443) 743-9223
e-mail: richard.calvarese@maryland.gov

MDTHINK
Patrick McLouglin, Executive Director (410) 767-2234
e-mail: pat.mcloughlin@maryland.gov

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Feyella Toney, Chief Portfolio Officer (443) 610-5645
e-mail: feyella.toney@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT & FINANCE
John Bohns, Director of Procurement Contracts & Fiscal Services (443) 695-2717; e-mail: john.bohns@maryland.gov
Kimberly Quick, Deputy Director (410) 767-5831; e-mail: kimberly.quick@maryland.gov
Manny Zewdu, Chief Fiscal Services (667) 209-8110; e-mail: manny.zewdu1@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS
Keneithia J. Taylor, Executive Director & Fair Practices Officer (410) 767-6600
e-mail: keneithia.taylor@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oeop/Pages/Index.aspx

EQUAL ACCESS COMPLIANCE UNIT
Vacancy, Deputy Director/Equal Access Compliance Manager (410) 767-5184; e-mail: mdh.oeop@maryland.gov
Andrea Gillespie, Equal Access Compliance Officer (410) 767-6597; e-mail: andrea.gillespie@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Janelle M. Robinson, Director (410) 767-6600; e-mail: janelle.robinson@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/OEOP/Pages/mbe.aspx

ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HEALTH POLICY
Marie Grant, Assistant Secretary, Health Policy
e-mail: marie.grant@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Chase A. Cook, Acting Director (410) 767-8649; e-mail: chase.cook@maryland.gov
Michael Vojtko, Deputy Director, Content Management (410) 387-3999; e-mail: michael.vojtko@maryland.gov
Jason Caplan, Public Information Act Coordinator (443) 604-1857; e-mail: mdh.pia@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pages/default.aspx

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Megan R. Peters, Acting Director (410) 844-2318
e-mail: megan.peters@maryland.gov


MARYLAND PRIMARY CARE PROGRAM OFFICE
Howard M. Haft, M.D., Director (410) 764-3992
e-mail: howard.haft@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mdpcp/Pages/Home.aspx

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Jennifer S. Forsythe, Esq., Acting Inspector General (410) 767-6039
e-mail: jennifer.forsythe@maryland.gov; mdh.oig@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oig/Pages/DHMH%20OIG.aspx

AUDITS DIVISION
Charles L. Thomas, Chief (410) 767-7072
e-mail: charlesl.thomas@maryland.gov


PROGRAM INTEGRITY DIVISION
Jennifer S. Forsythe, Esq., Assistant Inspector General (410) 767-6039
e-mail: jennifer.forsythe@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF INTERNAL CONTROL, AUDIT COMPLIANCE & INFORMATION SECURITY
Frederick D. Doggett, Director (410) 767-5784
e-mail: frederick.doggett@maryland.gov
e-mail: mdh.iac@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/iac/Pages/Home.aspx

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
Staff: Gay Y. Hutchen (410) 767-8448; e-mail: gay.hutchen@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/iac/IRB/Pages/Home.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Deanna Kelly, Pharm.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health), 2026
Jason M. Noel, Pharm.D., 2022; Clark J. Lee, Esq., 2023; Joy P. Nanda, Ph.D., 2024; Earl P. Stoddard III, Ph.D., 2024; James T. Yoe, Ph.D., 2024; Carol J. Johnston, 2025; Patricia M. Alt, Ph.D., 2026; one vacancy.

Alternates: David S. B. Blythe, M.D., 2022; Padric Hall, 2024; Kevin P. Meenan, 2025; Jose Rosado, 2026; five vacancies.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday

AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
Deneen Toney, Deputy Director (410) 767-7024
e-mail: deneen.toney@maryland.gov

INFORMATION SECURITY
Matthew C. Otwell, Chief Information Security Officer (410) 767-5382
e-mail: matthew.otwell@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Simone Chambers, Deputy Director (410) 767-1742
e-mail: simone.chambers1@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Greer Dorsey, Records Officer (410) 767-1586
e-mail: greer.dorsey@maryland.gov
e-mail: mdh.recordsoffice@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/iac/Pages/records.aspx

STRATEGIC DATA INITIATIVE (SDI)
Jourdan Green, Administrator (410) 925-4205; e-mail: jourdan.green@maryland.gov
Gay Y. Hutchen, Administrator (410) 767-8448; e-mail: gay.hutchen@maryland.gov
e-mail: mdh.sditeam@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/iac/Pages/sdi.aspx

OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH & HEALTH DISPARITIES
Mark A. Martin, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-1052
e-mail: mark.martin1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mhhd/pages/home.aspx

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY HEALTH
Staff: Diane Walker (410) 767-5963; e-mail: diane.walker@maryland.gov


Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Co-Chair
Vacancy, Co-Chair


Sandra E. Conner; Darrell J. Gaskin; Astrid Jimenez, Esq.; Donald Shell, M.D. Terms expire 2022.

Sedona Brown; Raquel C. Greer, M.D.; Kerry H. Lessard; Hoai-An Truong, Pharm.D.; Allen L. Twigg; Nicolette Highsmith Vernick; Lara D. Wilson. Terms expire 2023.

Denise A. Barnes; Barbara A. Brookmyer, M.D.; Ulysses Michael Currie; Jaykant D. Parekh; Christy Russell; Sandy O Washington; one vacancy. Terms expire 2024.

Sonia E. Mora. Term expires 2025.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

(M00K0101)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,843,984; authorized positions: 13
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health (410) 402-8452

Michael L. Harrison, Chief of Staff (240) 761-1332
e-mail: michael.harrison1@maryland.gov


MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Steven G. Whitefield, M.D., Medical Director (240) 761-1345
e-mail: steven.whitefield@maryland.gov


RESIDENT GRIEVANCE SYSTEM
Rhonda W. Callum, Director (410) 767-6888
e-mail: rhonda.callum@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION

(M00M01, formerly 32.13.01)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,382,080,830; authorized positions: 172.5
Bernard A. Simons, Deputy Secretary for Developmental Disabilities (410) 767-5607
e-mail: bernard.simons@maryland.gov
web: https://dda.health.maryland.gov/Pages/home.aspx

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Wesley Huntemann, Chief of Staff (667) 209-3651
e-mail: wesley.huntemann1@maryland.gov

MORTALITY & QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Adrienne Hollimon (410) 767-5610; e-mail: adrienne.hollimon@maryland.gov


Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Kimberly B. Iaquinta, Chair, 2024
Laryssa M. Creswell, Ed.D., 2020; Candace Harris, 2023; Patrice O'Toole, 2023; Kimberly D. Albert, 2024; Sarah L. Benner, Pharm.D., 2024; Maria del Carmen Lopez- Arvizu, M.D., 2024; one vacancy.

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Laura C. Doherty; Rosamond Dove; Melanie F. Pepple, R.N.; Sohail M. Qarni, M.D.; Curtis Royster, Jr.; Helayne G. Sweet, D.B.H.; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Samantha P. Peel, designee of Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health; Patricia T. Nay, M.D., Director, Office of Health Care Quality.

OFFICE OF OPERATIONS & FINANCE
Robert White, Director (410) 767-5607
e-mail: robert.white2@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Elizabeth Peters, Deputy Director (410) 274-2692
e-mail: elizabeth.peters@maryland.gov
FINANCE
Nicholas Gabor, Director (410) 767-5633
e-mail: nicholas.gabor@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM SERVICES & SUPPORTS (LTSS) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Matthew Ogunbukola, Program Manager (443) 669-7539
e-mail: matthew.ogunbukola@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Peter C. DeFries, Director (410) 767-5573
e-mail: peter.defries@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION (DDA) PROGRAMS
Nicholas R. Burton, Director (410) 767-5607
e-mail: nicholas.burton@maryland.gov

CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Janet L. Furman, Director (410) 767-5929
e-mail: janet.furman@maryland.gov

CLINICAL SERVICES
Meg E. DePasquale, Director (410) 767-5721
e-mail: meg.depasquale@maryland.gov

COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Nicolette Paparoidamis, Statewide Coordinator (667) 458-5390
e-mail: nicolette.paparoidamis@maryland.gov

FAMILY SUPPORTS
Mary Kane-Breschi, Director (410) 767-8880
e-mail: mary.kane-breschi@maryland.gov

MEANINGFUL DAY & EMPLOYMENT
Kasey Venn, Statewide Coordinator (410) 767-5431
e-mail: kasey.venn@maryland.gov

NURSING SERVICES
Adrienne Hollimon, Director (410) 767-5610
e-mail: adrienne.hollimon@maryland.gov

PROGRAM INNOVATIONS - HOUSING, TECHNOLOGY, PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING
Stephanie Jones, Director (443) 523-0091
e-mail: stephanie.jones2@maryland.gov

PROVIDER SERVICES
Leslie Thompson, Director (443) 842-0066
e-mail: leslie.Thomson@maryland.gov

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
Nicole Kropfelder, Director (410) 456-8257
e-mail: nicole.kropfelder1@maryland.gov

SELF-DIRECTION
Kristi Culbreth, Statewide Coordinator
e-mail: kristina.culbreth@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Rhonda K. Workman, Director (443) 226-1539
e-mail: rhonda.workman@maryland.gov

Nova Evans, Deputy Director (443) 226-1539
e-mail: nova.evans@maryland.gov

CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION
Bianca B. Renwick, Regional Director (443) 240-4629; e-mail: bianca.renwick@maryland.gov
Rashawn Moore, Deputy Director (443-) 224-3770; e-mail: rashawn.moore@maryland.gov
Travis Nichols, Deputy Director (410) 456-8472; e-mail: travis.nichols1@maryland.gov


EASTERN SHORE REGION
Kimberly D. Gscheidle, Regional Director (410) 572-5922; e-mail: kimberly.gscheidle@maryland.gov
Rachel H. White, Deputy Director (410) 572-5948; e-mail: rachel.white@maryland.gov


SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGION
Onesta D. Duke, Regional Director (301) 362-5120; e-mail: onesta.duke@maryland.gov
L. Michael Bryan, Deputy Director (301) 362-5118; e-mail: michael.bryan@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND REGION
Cathy L. Marshall, R.N., Regional Director (240) 313-3871; e-mail: cathy.marshall@maryland.gov
Linda D. Yale, Deputy Director (240) 313-3869; e-mail: linda.yale@maryland.gov

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

STATE ANATOMY BOARD

OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

OFFICE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY

OFFICE OF POPULATION HEALTH IMPROVEMENT

OFFICE OF PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE

LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION

PREVENTION & HEALTH PROMOTION ADMINISTRATION

VITAL STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION

OPERATIONS

Lobby, Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Jordan M. Fisher, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6822
e-mail: jordan.fisher@maryland.gov


CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION
Amanda Azuma, Chief (410) 767-6808
e-mail: amanda.azuma@maryland.gov
web: https://test-health.maryland.gov/centralservices

COURT-ORDERED EVALUATIONS & PLACEMENTS
Michele C. Fleming, Director (410) 724-3034
e-mail: michele.fleming@maryland.gov

CENTRALIZED ADMISSIONS
Jo Anne S. Dudeck, Chief (410) 724-3034
e-mail: jdudeck@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY FORENSIC AFTERCARE PROGRAM
Johanna G. Walter, Chief (410) 724-3031
e-mail: johannag.walter1@maryland.gov

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION
Leslie A. McMillan, Chief (410) 724-3210, ext. 6131
e-mail: leslie.mcmillan@maryland.gov

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Nicolle B. Birckhead, Chief (410) 724-3177
e-mail: nicolle.birckhead@maryland.gov

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
William A. Andalora, Director (410) 767-5926; e-mail: will.andalora@maryland.gov
Alison Barry, J.D., Deputy Director (667) 203-9095; e-mail: alison.barry@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ocpbes/Pages/HOME.aspx

OFFICE OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & PROCUREMENT
James Beauchamp, Director (410) 767-5335; e-mail: jim.beauchamp@maryland.gov
Dionne Washington, Deputy Director (443) 386-4645; e-mail: dionne.washington@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ocmp/Pages/Home.aspx

PROCUREMENT
Calvin T. Johnson, Chief (410) 767-8216
e-mail: calvin.johnson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Jennifer E. McMahan, Director (410) 767-5423; e-mail: jennifer.mcmahan@maryland.gov
Tammi D. Speights, Deputy Director (410) 767-6422; e-mail: tammi.speights@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ohr/Pages/home.aspx

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION
Harold Young III, Esq., Chief (410) 767-5466; e-mail: harold.young@maryland.gov

EMPLOYMENT DIVISION
Melissa D. Easley, Chief (410) 767-6403


RECRUITMENT & SELECTION DIVISION
Janet M. Esser, Chief (410) 767-5976; e-mail: janet.esser@maryland.gov

TIMEKEEPING & PAYROLL DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6425

TRAINING SERVICES DIVISION
David S. Mark, Chief (410) 767-1834; e-mail: david.mark@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/tsd/Pages/default.aspx

OFFICE OF SECURED TRANSPORT & INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
Daniel J. Llewellyn, Director & Chief of Police (410) 767-2617
e-mail: daniel.llewellyn@maryland.gov


STATE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
(M00A0107)
FY2021 appropriation: $5,002,112; authorized positions: 32
Annie Ollie, Acting Director (410) 767-9721
e-mail: annie.ollie@maryland.gov


FACILITIES
HOLLY CENTER (Salisbury)
(M00M0501, formerly 32.13.05)
FY2021 appropriation: $17,431,174; authorized positions: 203.5
Tuesday Trott, Chief Executive Officer (410) 572-6354
e-mail: tuesday.trott@maryland.gov

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
James W. Hartstein, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 2-year term), 2020
Joyce A. Farrare, 2020; Susan M. Blum, 2021; Robert M. McCaig, Esq., 2023; Mary L. Reese, 2023; Sally J. Smith, 2025; Robert M. Freeman, 2026.

Meetings:

POTOMAC CENTER (Hagerstown)
(M00M0701, formerly 32.13.07)
FY2021 appropriation: $17,672,257; authorized positions: 188.6
Holly C. Young, O.T.D., Director (240) 313-3500
e-mail: holly.young@maryland.gov


CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board, 4-year term)
June O. Bond, Ed.D., 2023; Adi Nkwonta, Ed.D., 2024; William D. Shelton, 2024; Danielle Hudak, 2025; Dawn G. Nalley, 2025; Vicki S. Leemon, Esq., 2026; one vacancy.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Nov.)

SECURE EVALUATION & THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT UNIT (Hagerstown)
(M00M0601)
FY2021 appropriation: $8,017,563; authorized positions: 83.55
Holly C. Young, O.T.D., Director (240) 313-3500
e-mail: holly.young@maryland.gov

THOMAS B. FINAN HOSPITAL CENTER (Cumberland)


(M00L04, formerly 32.12.04)
FY2021 appropriation: $22,165,949; authorized positions: 186.5
Lesa A. Diehl, Chief Executive Officer (301) 777-2240
e-mail: lesa.diehl1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/finan/Pages/home.aspx

Thomas B. Finan Hospital Center, 10102 Country Club Road, Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Alvin Scott Gibson, 2019; David A. Goad, 2022; Craig A. Robertson, 2022; Mary S. Shrout, 2022; Mark A. Tomick, 2022; two vacancies.
OPERATIONS
Craig W. Alexander, Administrator (301) 777-2260
e-mail: craig.alexander@maryland.gov

FISCAL
Gena M. Spear, Chief Financial Officer (301) 777-2253; e-mail: gena.spear@maryland.gov


HOUSEKEEPING
Gerard A. Peck (301) 777-2249

MAINTENANCE
Joseph E. Crawford, Jr., Supervisor (301) 777-2280

MEDICAL RECORDS
Krystal A. Dowling, Supervisor (301) 777-2325; e-mail: krystal.dowling@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL
Christina M. Loney, Administrator (301) 777-2236; e-mail: christina.loney@maryland.gov

POLICE
James D. Hott, Chief (301) 777-2205; e-mail: james.hott@maryland.gov

PURCHASING
Jimmie R. Murphy, Purchasing Officer (301) 777-2227

TRAINING & EDUCATION
Joseph L. Bonella, Specialist (301) 777-2047

PATIENT SERVICES
Linda de Hoyos, M.D., Clinical Director (301) 777-2270
e-mail: linda.dehoyos@maryland.gov


NURSING
Kimberley Martin, R.N., Director (301) 777-2209; e-mail: kimberley.martin@maryland.gov


PHARMACY
James M. Crable, Clinical Pharmacist (301) 777-2221

PSYCHOLOGY
Janet L. Hendershot, Psy.D., Director (301) 777-2220; e-mail: janet.hendershot@maryland.gov


REHABILITATION
Melissa J. Nething, Director (301) 777-2232

SOCIAL WORK
Mary L. Perkins, Director (301) 777-2247

REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS (RICA) - BALTIMORE
(M00L05, formerly 32.12.05)
FY2021 appropriation: $17,905,965; authorized positions: 133
Tracey L. Heslop, Chief Executive Officer (410) 368-7800
e-mail: tracey.heslop@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/rica-balti/Pages/home.aspx

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Brynez M. Roane, Ph.D., 2022; Michele A. Washart, 2023; Jane S. Casper, 2024; Stephen H. Rohde, 2024; Nakieta Lankster, Psy.D., 2025; two vacancies.

ADMINISTRATION
Molly J. Evans, Chief Operating Officer (410) 368-7825
e-mail: molly.evans1@maryland.gov

MEDICAL SERVICES


CLINICAL SERVICES
Christine C. Hess, Director (410) 368-7805; e-mail: christine.hess@maryland.gov

NURSING & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Stephanie D. Meredith, R.N., Director (410) 368-7806; e-mail: stephanie.meredith@maryland.gov

SCHOOL
Lori M. Thalheimer, Ed.D., Principal (410) 368-7901; e-mail: lori.thaltheimer@maryland.gov

JOHN L. GILDNER REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS (RICA) - ROCKVILLE
(M00L11, formerly M00L12, formerly 32.12.11)
FY2021 appropriation: $14,704,029; authorized positions: 159.1
Kenneth L. Basler, Chief Executive Officer (301) 251-6820
e-mail: kenneth.basler@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/jlgrica/Pages/home.aspx

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Thomas Pulaski, 2019; Mary M. Bradley, R.N., 2020; Adaugo Frimpong, 2020; Darlene A. Simmons, 2021; Rebecca Cutick, 2022; Beverly C. Richardson-O'Neil, 2024; Lori R. Stone, 2024.

ADMINISTRATION
James Polimadei, Chief Operating Officer (301) 251-6824
e-mail: james.polimadei@maryland.gov


MEDICAL SERVICES
Claudette J. Bernstein, M.D., Medical Director (301) 251-6821
e-mail: cbernstein@maryland.gov


NURSING
Suba Serry, Director (301) 251-6863

PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES
Prabha Menon, Director (301) 251-6857; e-mail: prabha.menon@maryland.gov

SCHOOL
Darlene A. Simmons, Principal (301) 251-6903

HOSPITALS

CLIFTON T. PERKINS HOSPITAL CENTER (Jessup)
(M00L10, formerly 32.12.10)
FY2021 appropriation: $71,616,033; authorized positions: 599.5
Scott Moran, M.D. (410) 724-3002; fax: (410) 724-3009
e-mail: scott.moran@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/perkins/Pages/home.aspx
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Danielle LaSure-Bryant, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2021
C. Arthur Blair, 2018; Anna E. D'Agostino, 2021; Tracie A. Montague, 2021; Yetta D. Lyle, 2022; four vacancies.
OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Chief Operating Officer (410) 724-3003

DIETARY SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 724-3045

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Vivian L. Pompey, Director (410) 724-3156; e-mail: vivian.pompey@maryland.gov

FINANCE & PROCUREMENT
Olajumoke Adeyokunnu, Chief Financial Officer (410) 724-3051; e-mail: olajumoke.adeyokunnu1@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES
Jazmine J. Rich, Director (410) 724-3014; e-mail: jazmine.rich@maryland.gov

PLANT ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE
Paul N. Anderson, Director (410) 724-3207; e-mail: paul.anderson@maryland.gov

QUALITY & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Carol J. Johnston, Chief Information Officer (410) 724-3188; e-mail: carol.johnston@maryland.gov

SECURITY
Steven C. Jackson, Chief Security Officer (410) 724-3071; e-mail: stevenc.jackson@maryland.gov

PATIENT SERVICES
Inna Taller, M.D., Clinical Director (410) 724-3076
e-mail: inna.taller@maryland.gov

ADMISSIONS
Lawrence Q. Brown, Director (410) 724-3227

MEDICAL CLINIC
Syed Karim, M.D., Director (410) 724-3105; e-mail: syed.karim@maryland.gov

NURSING
Michelle L. Preston, Chief Nursing Officer (410) 724-3184; e-mail: michelle.preston@maryland.gov

PRETRIAL EVALUATIONS
Danielle R. Robinson, M.D. (410) 724-3217; e-mail: danielle.robinson@maryland.gov

PSYCHIATRY
Inna Taller, M.D., Director (410) 724-3079

PSYCHOLOGY
Salah C. (Chris) Khellaf, Ph.D., Director (410) 724-3019; e-mail: ckhellaf@maryland.gov

SOCIAL WORK
Nina M. Diana, L.C.S.W.-C. (410) 724-3135; e-mail: nina.diana@maryland.gov


DEER'S HEAD CENTER (Salisbury)
(M00I04, formerly 32.09.04)
FY2021 appropriation: $23,522,560; authorized positions: 213
Mary Beth Waide, R.N., J.D., Executive Director (410) 543-4010
e-mail: marybeth.waide@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/deershead/pages/Home.aspx

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in March, 1-year term)
Nevins W. Todd, Jr., M.D., 2015; Althea V. Foreman, D.N.P., 2023; Charles L. Dolan, Jr., D.H.Sc., 2024; Kathryn M. Fiddler, D.N.P., 2024; Sivan Perdue, 2024; Aaron M. Sebach, D.N.P., 2024; Gaylena A. Bivens, 2026; Tammy S. Walbert, 2026.

Meetings:

ADMINISTRATION
Luanne G. Dashield, Assistant Superintendent (410) 543-4033; e-mail: luanne.dashield@maryland.gov


KIDNEY DIALYSIS
Rhonda Witte, Supervisor (410) 543-4086; e-mail: rhonda.witte@maryland.gov


MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Thomas F. Kelly, M.D., Medical Director (410) 543-4098

MEDICAL RECORDS
Kim E. Gallagher, Data Officer (410) 543-4074

NURSING
Cheri Porcelli, Director (410) 543-4012; e-mail: cheri.porcelli@maryland.gov

SOCIAL SERVICES
Thelma K. Morris, Director (410) 543-4006; ; e-mail: thelma.morris@maryland.gov


VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Helen A. Young, Coordinator (410) 543-4051

EASTERN SHORE HOSPITAL CENTER (Cambridge)
(M00L07, formerly 32.12.07)
FY2021 appropriation: $22,958,055; authorized positions: 188.6
Olga M. Rossello, M.D., Chief Executive Officer (410) 221-2525; 1-888-216-8110 (toll free); fax: (410) 221-2558
e-mail: olga.rossellos@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/eshc/Pages/Home.aspx

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Sylvia M. Dlugokinski-Plenz, Chair (chosen by Board), 2024
Stacey L. Kram, D.N.P., 2022; JoAnn C. Hansen, 2023; Andrew J. Naumann, 2023; Debra A. Webster, Ed.D., 2024; Heather V. Westerfield, D.N.P, 2025; five vacancies.

FORENSIC SERVICES
Martin J. Brandes, M.D., Director (410) 221-2443; e-mail: martin.brandes@maryland.gov

MEDICAL RECORDS
Jennifer T. Jones, Director (410) 221-2503; e-mail: jennifert.jones@maryland.gov

NURSING
Vacancy, Director (410) 221-2428

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Lisa K. Hines, R.N., Manager (410) 221-2428; e-mail: lisa.hines@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 221-2330

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Donna L. Robinson, Coordinator (410) 221-2357; e-mail: donna.robinson@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
William H. Webb, Chief Operations Officer (410) 221-2527
e-mail: william.webb@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENT OF CARE
Cory S. Perdue, Director (410) 221-2333; e-mail: cory.perdue@maryland.gov

FISCAL SERVICES
Lori A. Woods, Chief Financial Officer (410) 221-2312; e-mail: loria.woods@maryland.gov

HOSPITAL POLICE
Wallace O. Creighton, Chief (410) 221-2323; e-mail: wallace.creighton@maryland.gov


HOUSEKEEPING
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 221-2363

MAINTENANCE
Randall T. Williams, Supervisor (410) 221-2372

PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Claudia C. Phillips, Agency Buyer (410) 221-2313; e-mail: claudia.phillips@maryland.gov

PATIENT SERVICES
Paula Palladino, Clinical Director (410) 221-2492
e-mail: paula.palladino@maryland.gov

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Dolores J. Slyter, Librarian (410) 221-2485; e-mail: dolores.slyter@maryland.gov

PSYCHOLOGY
Doris A. Staeudle, Ph.D., Director (410) 221-2334; e-mail: doris.staeudle@maryland.gov

REHABILITATION & ACTIVITIES
Kimberly S. Lawhorne, Manager (410) 221-2380

SOCIAL WORK
Rachel Sadorf, Director (410) 221-2457; e-mail: rachel.sadorf@maryland.gov

STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Margaret M. (Peggy) Fuller, Director (410) 221-2421

SPRING GROVE HOSPITAL CENTER (Catonsville)
(M00L09, formerly 32.12.09)
FY2021 appropriation: $86,593,873; authorized positions: 740.4
Marie Rose Alam, M.D., Chief Executive Officer (410) 402-7455
e-mail: marierose.alam@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/springgrove/Pages/home.aspx

Bland Bryant Building, Spring Grove Hospital Center, Catonsville, Maryland, April 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Kevin G. Becker, 2020; Linda J. Raines, 2024; Richard K. Powell, 2022; Edgar K. Wiggins, 2023; Linda J. Raines, 2024; , 2021; Paul D. Lubell, 2025; Paula W. Wolf, 2025; three vacancies.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Jorel M. Fleming, Chief Operating Officer (410) 402-7301
e-mail: jorel.fleming@maryland.gov

DIETARY
Linda M. Alexander-Johnson, Director, Dietary Operations Service (410) 402-7577; e-mail: lindaa.johnson@maryland.gov


ENVIRONMENT OF CARE & SAFETY
Timothy J. Lebo, Director (410) 402-7512; e-mail: timothy.lebo@maryland.gov


FISCAL & BUDGET
Mathew M. Karmel, Chief Financial Officer (410) 402-7901; e-mail: mathew.karmel@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL
Colina V. Mason, Chief Human Resource Officer (410) 402-7501; e-mail: colina.mason@maryland.gov

PLANT MANAGEMENT
Bryan K. Chenoweth, Director (410) 402-7405; e-mail: bryan.chenoweth@maryland.gov

PURCHASING
Dorothy A. (Dottie) Maurice, Director (410) 402-7392; e-mail: dorothy.maurice@maryland.gov

PATIENT SERVICES
Monica Chawla, M.D., Chief Medical Officer (410) 402-7652
e-mail: monica.chawla@maryland.gov

ADMISSIONS
Mark N. Mollenhauer, M.D., Associate Clinical Director (410) 402-7595; e-mail: mark.mollenhauer@maryland.gov

CLINICAL OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Chief (410) 402-7204

CONTINUED CARE DIVISION
Vacancy, Director (410) 402-7131

DENTAL SERVICES
Shankari Kumarachandran, D.D.S., Director (410) 402-7804; e-mail: shankari.kumarachandran@maryland.gov

EDUCATION
Karima M. Orpia, Director (410) 402-7788; e-mail: karima.orpia@maryland.gov

HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES
Ann M. Sutton, Director (410) 402-7657; e-mail: ann.sutton@maryland.gov

LAB & X-RAY
Michael A. Doyle, Director (410) 402-7808; e-mail: michael.doyle@maryland.gov

NURSING
Wendy A. Tarbalouti, R.N., Chief Nursing Officer (410) 402-7818; e-mail: wendya.tarbalouti@maryland.gov

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
John E. O'Brien, Director (410) 402-7297; e-mail: john.obrien@maryland.gov

PHARMACY
Robert P. Zepp, Director (410) 402-7817

PSYCHOLOGY
Jerome F. (Jerry) Kowalewski, Ph.D., Director (410) 402-7699

REHABILITATION SERVICES
Margaret H. Farley, Director (410) 402-7166; e-mail: margaret.farley@maryland.gov

SOCIAL WORK
Robin M. Templeton, Director (410) 402-7550; e-mail: robin.templeton@maryland.gov

SOMATIC SERVICES
Bindhu Anand, M.D., Director (410) 402-7370; e-mail: bindhu.anand@maryland.gov

SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL CENTER (Sykesville)
(M00L08, formerly 32.12.08)
FY2021 appropriation: $73,783,665; authorized positions: 672.5
Jordan Butler, Chief Executive Officer (410) 970-7000
e-mail: jordan.butler2@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/springfield/Pages/home.aspx
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Spencer L. Gear, 2017; James P. Gleason, Jr., Esq., 2019; Jessica R. Contreras, 2020; Ann A. Patterson, 2020; Marianne Myrtue, 2024; Wrenn M. Skidmore, 2024; Melba M. Calderon, 2026.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
William (Fred) Hitchcock, Director (410) 970-7250; e-mail: fhitchcock@maryland.gov


PATIENT SERVICES
Jo A. Hall, M.D., Clinical Director (410) 970-7006; e-mail: jo.hall@maryland.gov


FORENSIC SERVICES
Tyler C. Hightower, M.D., Director (410) 970-7100; e-mail: tyler.hightower@maryland.gov


MEDICAL RECORDS
Denise L. Maskell, Director (410) 970-7110; e-mail: denise.maskell@maryland.gov


MEDICAL SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 970-7120

NURSING
Gloria E. Merek, R.N., Director (410) 970-7167; e-mail: gloria.merek@maryland.gov


PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Iris I. Mielke, Deputy Director (410) 970-7040; e-mail: iris.mielke@maryland.gov


PHARMACY
Bethany A. DiPaula, Pharm.D., Director (410) 970-7135; e-mail: bethany.dipaula@maryland.gov


PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Jo A. Hall, M.D., Acting Director (410) 970-7275; e-mail: jo.hall@maryland.gov


PSYCHOLOGY
Robert A. Levin, Ph.D., Director (410) 970-7140; e-mail: rob.levin@maryland.gov


REHABILITATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 970-7180

SOCIAL WORK
Michael A. Maher, Director (410) 970-7200; e-mail: michael.maher@maryland.gov


SUPPORT SERVICES
Vinson McKennie, Chief Operations Officer (410) 970-7010
e-mail: vinson.mckennie@maryland.gov


ACCOUNTING
Vacancy, Chief Financial Officer (410) 970-7016

CONTRACTS
Gary Korn (410) 970-7010

DIETARY SERVICES
Sheila A. Joy, Director (410) 970-7080; e-mail: sheila.joy@maryland.gov


HOUSEKEEPING
Jeffrey Belt, Director (410) 970-7086; e-mail: jeffrey.belt@maryland.gov


HUMAN RESOURCES
Vacancy, Director (410) 970-7025

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Heather M. Perrott, Director (410) 970-7031; e-mail: heather.perrott@maryland.gov


MAINTENANCE & TRANSPORTATION
John F. Sierakowski, Director (410) 970-7060; e-mail: johnf.sierakowski@maryland.gov


PURCHASING
Vacancy, Director (410) 970-7050

WESTERN MARYLAND CENTER (Hagerstown)
(M00I03, formerly 32.09.03)
FY2021 appropriation: $22,182,676; authorized positions: 208.5
Holly C. Young, O.T.D., Acting Chief Executive Officer (301) 745-4200, ext. 4140
e-mail: holly.young@maryland.gov
web: www.wmhc.us/

Emily Sim, Chief Medical Officer (301) 791-4400; fax: (301) 791-4435; e-mail: emily.sim@maryland.gov
Randee Cordell, Chief Nursing Officer (301) 745-4200; e-mail: randee.cordell@maryland.gov

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
William K. Beard, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2019
Barbara Bowers Miller, 2020; Aaron E. George, D.O., 2024; Maria E. Long, 2024; Ernesto Lopez, 2024; Michael V. Attardi, M.D., 2025; William D. Godwin, 2026.

Meetings:

FINANCIAL SERVICES TEAM
Kelly L. Edmonds, Chief (301) 745-4200; e-mail: kelly.edmonds@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM
Diane E. Fleischman, Chief (301) 745-4200; e-mail: diane.fleischman1@maryland.gov

BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Annie Thrift Mann, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: annie.thrift@maryland.gov

COMPREHENSIVE CARE PROGRAM
Robert C. Ritter, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: robert.ritter@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE PROGRAM
Angie L. Claiborne, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: angie.claiborne@maryland.gov

RENAL DIALYSIS PROGRAM
Tracey L. Berger, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: tracey.berger@maryland.gov

HEALTH CARE FINANCING

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building (view from Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.), 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Warren Waters, Jr., Chief of Staff (410) 767-5353
e-mail: warren.waters@maryland.gov

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MEDICAID)

MARYLAND MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Katherine M. Roulston (410) 767-5677; e-mail: katherine.roulston@maryland.gov
web: https://mmcp.health.maryland.gov/pages/maryland-medicaid-advisory-committee.aspx

Nicole (Nicki) McCann, J.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health), 2023

Appointed by Senate President: Antonio L. Hayes, 2019; J. B. Jennings, 2025.

Appointed by House Speaker: Matt Morgan, 2019; Ariana B. Kelly; one vacancy.

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms: Floyd D. Hartley, 2017.

Vincent DeMarco; Robin Moore. Terms expire 2021.

Jessica H. Dickerson; Linda J. Dietsch; Paul N Miller. Terms expire 2022.

Winnifred J. Booker, D.D.S.; Rachel A. Dodge, M.D.; Erin M. Dorrien; Kathryn M. Fiddler, D.N.P.; Nora E. Hoban;Vickie L. Walters; three vacancies. Terms expire 2023.

Kenneth Garove; Shannon Hall, J.D.; Diane McComb; Adeteju Ogunrinde, M.D.; one vacancy. Terms expire 2024.

Ex officio: Marie J. McLendon, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Michael J. (Ben) Steffen, Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; William H. Webb, designee of Maryland Association of County Health Officers.

WORK GROUP ON THE MEDICAID FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM


Meetings:

OFFICE OF FINANCE
(M00Q0105)
FY2021 appropriation: $7,170,578; authorized positions: 72
Jennifer L. McIlvane, Director (410) 767-1394
e-mail: jennifer.mcilvane@maryland.gov

BUDGET, REVENUE & ACCOUNTING
Angeline M. Huffman, Deputy Director (410) 767-5186; e-mail: angeline.huffman1@maryland.gov

MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM ANALYSIS & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Thelma T. McClellan, Deputy Director (410) 767-5427; e-mail: thelmat.mcclellan@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF INNOVATION, RESEARCH, & DEVELOPMENT
Alyssa L. Brown, J.D., Director (410) 767-9795; e-mail: alyssa.brown@maryland.gov
Laura Goodman, Deputy Director (410) 767-5809; e-mail: laura.goodman@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY

(M00Q0109)
FY2021 appropriation: $14,105,018; authorized positions: 171.6
Debra J. Ruppert, Executive Director (410) 767-6057
e-mail: debbie.ruppert@maryland.gov

Patricia A. Rutley-Johnson, Director (410) 767-6080
e-mail: patricia.rutley-johnson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY PROGRAMS
Glynis D. Moore, Chief (410) 767-5377; e-mail: glynis.moore@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ENROLLMENT & CALL CENTER
Shirley P. Maas, Chief (410) 767-5454; e-mail: shirley.maas@maryland.gov
recipient hotline: (410) 767-5800; 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
medicaid provider hotline: (410) 767-5503; 1-800-445-1159 (toll free)

ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION
Audree Watkins, Deputy Director (410) 767-8268
e-mail: audree.watkins@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - ADULT
Therese Opitz-Freeman, Chief (410) 767-3989; e-mail: therese.opitz-freeman@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - CHILD & DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Jacqueline M. Dunphy, Chief (410) 767-4828; e-mail: jackie.dunphy@maryland.gov

ELIGIBILITY POLICY
Lorie A. Mayorga, Deputy Director (410) 767-1464
e-mail: lorie.mayorga@maryland.gov

MONITORING & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Vesta L. Kimble, Manager (410) 767-7196
e-mail: vesta.kimble1@maryland.gov

MARYLAND CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
(M00Q0107)
FY2021 appropriation: $259,029,425
Cornelia E. Ellis, Chief (410) 767-3641; e-mail: cornelia.ellis@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY POLICY & TRAINING
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1472

MEDICAL QUALITY CONTROL & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 767-1472

OFFICE OF LONG-TERM SUPPORT SERVICES

Marlana R. Hutchinson, Acting Director (410) 767-1443
e-mail: marlana.hutchinson@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-1442
COMMUNITY OPTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-4449

DIVISION OF EVALUATION & SERVICE REVIEW
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6769

DIVISION OF QUALITY & COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6765

NURSING & WAIVER SERVICES
Marlana R. Hutchinson, Deputy Director (410) 767-4003; e-mail: marlana.hutchinson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Jarrod C. Terry, Chief (410) 767-1713; e-mail: jarrod.terry@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1726

DIVISION OF NURSING SERVICES
Dawnn N. Williams, Chief (410) 767-1596; e-mail: dawnn.williams@maryland.gov

NURSING HOMES & COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-6764
DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES
Jane A. Sacco, Chief (410) 767-6771; e-mail: jane.sacco@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MEDICAL BENEFITS MANAGEMENT

(M00Q0104, formerly 32.17.01.04)
FY2021 appropriation: $54,066,358; authorized positions: 247.3
Sandra Kick, Executive Director (410) 767-5248
e-mail: sandra.kick@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Jeri M. Bentley, Chief (410) 767-1441; e-mail: jeri.bentley@maryland.gov

HEALTHCHOICE & ACUTE CARE ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5248


ACUTE CARE
Linda Rittelmann, Deputy Director (410) 598-4794; e-mail: linda.rittelmann@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Margaret C. Berman, Chief (410) 767-1620; e-mail: margaret.berman@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF DENTAL, CLINICS & LABORATORY SERVICES
Claire M. Seibert, Chief (410) 767-1489; e-mail: claire.seibert@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HOSPITAL SERVICES
Denise M. James, Chief (410) 767-1724; e-mail: denise.james@maryland.gov

MANAGED CARE
Monchel D. Prodget, Deputy Director (410) 767-5946; e-mail: monchel.pridget@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY LIAISON & CARE COORDINATION
Marian L. Pierce, Chief (410) 767-6111; e-mail: marian.pierce@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION
Bernadette A. Benta, Chief (410) 767-5703; e-mail: bernadette.benta@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE PROVIDER NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5705

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE QUALITY ASSURANCE
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1740

OFFICE OF PHARMACY SERVICES

Athos P. Alexandrou, Director (410) 767-1455
e-mail: athos.alexandrou@maryland.gov

MARYLAND MEDICAID PHARMACY & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE
Staff: Athos P. Alexandrou (410) 767-1455; e-mail: athos.alexandrou@maryland.gov
https://mmcp.health.maryland.gov/pap/pages/pharmacy-and-therapeutics-committee.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Timothy C. Romanoski, M.D., Chair (chosen in June by Committee, 1-year term), 2023
Kim L. Bright, M.D.; Zakiya N. Chambers, Pharm.D.; Yen Dang, Pharm.D.; Laverdis Davis, M.D.; Latoya Edwards, M.D.; Damean W. Freas, D.O.; Marie A. Mackowick, Pharm.D.; Adetoro Oriaifo, M.D.; Karen L. Vleck, Ph.D.; Evelyn White-Lloyd, R.N. Terms expire 2025.

DIVISION OF PHARMACY SERVICES
Dixit H. Shah, Deputy Director (410) 767-5369
e-mail: dixit.shah@maryland.gov

SENIOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(M00Q0111)
FY2021 appropriation: $12,175,611; authorized positions: 1
James S. (Sean) Stafford, Administrator (410) 767-5420
e-mail: sean.stafford@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROVIDER SERVICES

Molly K. Marra, Director (410) 767-5949
e-mail: molly.marra@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CARE MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION
Eric R. Saber, Deputy Director (410) 767-1458
e-mail: eric.saber@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
Charles E. Crisp, Deputy Director (410) 767-1488
e-mail: charles.crisp@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER POLICY, COMPLIANCE, & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Nina W. McHugh, Deputy Director (410) 767-5003
e-mail: nina.mchugh@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES
Nevis D. Smith, Deputy Director (443) 571-1160
e-mail: nevis.smith@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS, & PHARMACY
(M00Q0102, formerly 32.17.01.02)
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 767-5420


Darnyell T. (Dee) Stephens, Chief of Staff (410) 767-8180
e-mail: dee.stephens@maryland.gov

KIDNEY DISEASE PROGRAM
(formerly M00Q0106)
Carol A. Manning, Chief (410) 767-5004; e-mail: carol.manning@maryland.gov
SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5450

PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5161
DIVISION OF ADJUSTMENTS & PAYMENT AUDITING
Warren D. Greenwell, Acting Chief (410) 767-5174; e-mail: warren.greenwell@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF CLAIMS PROCESSING
Adrian E. Basey, Chief (410) 767-5361; e-mail: adriane.basey@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE PROBLEM RESOLUTION
Nevis D. Smith, Chief (410) 767-5178; e-mail: nevis.smith@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAID INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Matthew P. Asplen, Chief (410) 767-1057; e-mail: matt.asplen@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECOVERIES
Sharon S. Rubin, Esq., Chief (410) 767-1764; e-mail: sharon.rubin@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER RELATIONS
Patricia I. O'Brien, Chief (410) 767-6026; e-mail: pat.o'brien@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES
Patricia I. O'Brien, Chief (410) 767-6026; e-mail: pat.o'brien@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF SYSTEMS & LIAISON SERVICES
Richard J. Pitt, Chief (410) 767-5629; e-mail: richard.pitt@maryland.gov

REGULATORY PROGRAMS

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF APPOINTMENTS & EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
Michelle Teoli Morningred, Administrator (410) 767-4049
e-mail: michelle.morningred@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oaen/Pages/Index.aspx

STATE ACUPUNCTURE BOARD
Tiffany L. Smith-Williams, Executive Director (410) 764-4766; 1-800-530-2481 (toll free); e-mail: tiffany.smith-williams@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bacc/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Brandie B. Armijo, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2026
Peter G. Marinakis, Ph.D., 2023; Sherrie Trede Black, 2025; Christina T. Tian, D.A.C.M., 2025; Barbara H. Huston, 2026; Craig D. Sullivan, Sr., D.D.S., 2026; one vacancy.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR AUDIOLOGISTS, HEARING AID DISPENSERS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, & MUSIC THERAPISTS
Oluremi Dean, Executive Director (410) 764-4724; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: oluremi.dean@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/boardsahs/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Arifa M. Qureshi, Au.D., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2025
Stacey Samuels Cole, Au.D., 2023; Richard Brisbane, 2024; Barbara J. McLendon, Au.D., 2024; James A. Sciabarrasi, Sr., 2024; Jill M. Silverman, 2024; Valerie R. Hooper, 2025; Mariya E. Hutto, 2026; Carrie L. Nieman, M.D., 2026; Tam Nhu Nguyen, M.D., 2026; Fatima Salem, 2026; Alan Baumgarten, 2027; Tinita O. Kearney, Ph.D., 2027.

STATE BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE PROGRAM PROFESSIONALS
Darlene V. Ham, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 764-5911; e-mail: darlene.ham1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/crccp/Pages/Index.aspx

Nicole E. Smith, Chair (elected by Board, 1-year term), 2023

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: Dorenzer Thomas, 2022; Janetta Hope Anderson, 2023; Franklyn T. Ash, 2025; Krystal J. Holland, 2025; Paula J. Regan, 2026.

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Janet L. Furman; Caroline Jones.


Appointed by Secretary of Human Services: Robin L. Harvey

Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Sonya D. White-Norman

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Karen M. Powell

STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Sharon J. Oliver, Executive Director (410) 764-4726; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
e-mail: sharon.oliver@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/chiropractic/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Joshua Levin, D.C., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2026
Nelson Miranda, 2022; Paul M. Abosh, D.C., 2024; Karen R. Munter, 2024; Ella E. Pantazis, D.C., 2024; Enid G. Cruise, D.C., 2027; Daniel J. Kraus, 2027.

STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS & THERAPISTS
Laura Berg, Executive Director (410) 764-4734; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: laura.berg@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Mary N. (Nicki) Drotleff, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2025
Sara B. Carlton, Ed.D., 2024; Lisa R. Connors, Ph.D., 2024; Stacey L. Nelson, 2024; Sharon Bolden, 202; Mark D. Donovan, 2025; C. Scott. Frazier III, 2025; Jeffrey M. Galecki, 2025; Karen E. Katrinic, 2025; Kimberly J. Poole-Sykes, Rh.D., 2025; Elizabeth K. Guroff, 2026; Winnie D. Moore, 2026; Sharita A. Sivels, 2026.

Patricia H. Weathersbee, Advisor to Board (appointed by Governor)

ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR SUBCOMMITTEE
BEHAVIOR ANALYST ADVISORY COMMITTEE

STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Christy Collins, Executive Director (410) 402-8506; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: christy.collins1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/dental/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health and Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Arpana S. Verma, D.D.S., President (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2023


Louis G. DePaola, D.D.S.; Patricia E. Higgins, D.D.S.; Jane L. Phillips. Terms expire 2023.

Stefan N. Miller; Edwin L. Morris, D.D.S.; Robert R. Windsor, D.D.S. Terms expire 2024.

Chiyo Gomez Alie, D.D.S.; Allan J. Kroopnick; Hari K. Razdan; Joy D. Void-Holmes; Cynthia A. Zeder. Terms expire 2025.

Aslim Abdullah, D.D.S.; Oluwatoyin M. Fatogun, D.D.S.; Leslie E. Grant, D.D.S.; Jennifer C. Roark. Terms expire 2026.

STATE BOARD OF DIETETIC PRACTICE
Marie M. Savage, Administrator (410) 764-4741; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: marie.savage@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/dietetic/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Rebecca J. Snow, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2026
Chimene Castor, Ed.D., 2024; Linnet A. Nyce, 2024; Linda Lee Paren, 2024; Mahssan Afkhami, 2025; Kaitlin M. Costello, 2025; Lauren S. Weber, 2025; Maria R. Caplon, 2026; Malcolm R. Rubenstein, Ph.D., 2026.

STATE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS
Bertram F. (Bert) Nixon, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 764-5911; e-mail: bert.nixon1@maryland.gov
Donna Zickefoose, Deputy Director (410) 764-3512; e-mail: donna.zickefoose@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/behs/pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term)
Lewis R. Brown, Ed.D., 2024; Matthew N. Cumers, 2024; Mia L. Lowery, 2024; Naomi Renee Howell, 2025; Kevin M. Barnaba, 2026; Bonnie G. Harbin, 2026; Tonisha J. Melvin, D.N.P., 2027; Sarath Seneviratne, 2027; Sherry Donovan Williams, 2027.

STATE COMMISSION ON KIDNEY DISEASE
Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4784; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: eva.schwartz@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mdckd/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Donna S. Hanes, M.D., Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2024
Jeremy R. Yospin, M.D., 2021; Susan R. Leon, R.N., 2022; Jerome Chiat, 2023; Raymond A. Harris, 2023; Jacqueline L. Hires, 2023; Sonal N. Korgaonkar, M.D., 2024; Sumeska Thavarajah, M.D., 2024; Adam R. Berliner, M.D., 2025; Nadiesda Costa, M.D., 2025; Tisha A. Guthrie, 2026; Andrene N. Townsend, 2026.

STATE BOARD OF LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATORS
Ciara J. Lee, Executive Director (410) 764-4750; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: ciaraj.lee1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bonha/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Kelly Smith Friedman, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Michael E. Willis, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)
Debra K. Buckalew, 2024; Patricia A. Cash, Pharm.D., 2024; Kimberly S. Malin, 2024; Earl R. Runde, 2024; Nader Tavakoli-Jalili, M.D., 2025; John Beyer, 2026; Andre R. Moshenberg, 2026; Michelle C. Rosenheim, 2026; five vacancies.

Representing Office of Health Care Quality: Heather Reed

Ex officio: Stevanne A. Ellis, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 2023.

STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINERS
Sharon J. Oliver, Executive Director (410) 764-4726; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: sharon.oliver@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/massage/pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Diane T. Jones Richards, 2023 ; Dynasty Crawford, 2024; Eduardo J. Souza, 2024; Kirsten Bodnarchuk, 2025; Stephen M. Conti, 2025; Margaret A. Hayes, 2025; Sabrina Lopez, 2027.


STATE BOARD OF MORTICIANS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Nilsa Hairston, Executive Director (410) 764-4792; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: nilsa.hairston@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bom/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term)
Suzana Kuriadom, 2023; Michele P. Kutta, 2025; Rev. Richard A. Mosley, Sr., 2025; Kenyatta Y. Clinton, 2026; Kirk A. Helfenbein, 2026; Robert H. Lang, 2026; Gidon A. van Emden, 2026; Brittney Dora Greene, 2027; James E. Kalshoven, Ph.D., 2027; Patrick E. Thompson, 2027; Brandon M. Wylie, 2027.

FAMILY SECURITY TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE


STATE BOARD OF NURSING
(M00B0105, formerly M00A0105, M00P0205)
FY2021 appropriation: $9,320,943; authorized positions: 67
Karen E. B. Evans, R.N., Executive Director (410) 585-1914; 1-888-202-9861 (toll free)
e-mail: karene.evans@maryland.gov
web: http://mbon.maryland.gov/pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Gary N. Hicks, R.N., President (chosen by Board in June, 2-year term), 2024
Damare A. Vickers, L.P.N., 2022; Emalie J. Gibbons-Baker, 2023; M. Dawne Hayward, 2023; Audrey Cassidy, 2024; Robin N. Hill, R.N., 2024; Susan K. Lyons, 2025; Ann M. Turner, R.N., 2025; Heather V. Westerfield, D.N.P., 2025; Charlene C. Harrod-Owuamana, 2026; Jacqueline J. Hill, Ph.D., 2026; Christine Lechliter, 2026; Susan R. Steinberg, Esq., 2026; one vacancy.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Cheyenne A. Redd (410) 585-1913; e-mail: cheyenne.redd@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year term:
Joan Johnson, L.P.N., Chair

DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIFERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D. (410) 585-1902; e-mail: shirley.devaris@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms:
Alexa Richardson, Chair

ELECTROLOGY PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Staff: Ann E. Tyminski (410) 585-1923; e-mail: ann.tyminski@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms:
Debra L. Larson, Chair, 2017
Michelle Sperato, 2018; Margaret Carnathan, 2019.

SAFE PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Staff: Tonya Spruill (410) 585-1908; e-mail: mbonnursemonitoringdept@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing:
Jane Garvin, R.N., Chair


ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Tyera N. Sheppard, Director (410) 585-1954
e-mail: tyera.sheppard@maryland.gov

BACKGROUND REVIEW
Dorothy R. Haynes, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1952
e-mail: dorothy.haynes@maryland.gov

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Alyson K. Pratt, R.N., Director (410) 585-1919
e-mail: alyson.pratt@maryland.gov

EDUCATION
Patricia H. Kennedy, R.N., Ed.D., Director (410) 585-1922
e-mail: patricia.kennedy@maryland.gov

ENFORCEMENT
Rhonda A. Scott, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1953
e-mail: rhonda.scott2@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Marvin R. Bell, Director (410) 585-1950
e-mail: marvin.bell@maryland.gov

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1902
e-mail: shirley.devaris@maryland.gov

LICENSING
Vacancy, Director (410) 585-1913


OPERATIONS
Daniel A. Coleman, J.D., Director (410) 585-1910
e-mail: daniel.coleman@maryland.gov

PRACTICE
Monica J. Mentzer, R.N., Director (410) 585-1909
e-mail: monicaj.mentzer@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE
Lauren C. Murray Honeycutt, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 402-8556; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: lauren.murray@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/botp/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Marylin Pierre, Esq., 2023; Rae Ann Smith, O.T.D., 2023; Jessica Sobul, 2023; Daniel W. Martin, Ph.D., 2024; Capt. Edward J. Quinn, 2025; Sarah M. Quirk, 2025; Michelle J. Bianchi, 2026.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Gwendolyn A. Joyner, Executive Director (410) 764-5994; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: gwendolyna.joyner@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/optometry/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Mesheca C. Bunyon, O.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term), 2023
Marcie M. Lerner, O.D., 2024; Kelechi Mezu-Nnabue, O.D., 2024; Rona D. Pepper, 2024; Francisco Burgos, O.D., 2025; Tracey Boss, O.D., 2026; Margaret Hubbard, 2026.

STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Deena N. Speights-Napata, Executive Director (410) 764-4755; 1-800-542-4964 (toll free); e-mail: deena.speights-napata@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/pharmacy/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer member also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Kevin M. Morgan, Pharm.D., President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2024
Efstratios Bouyoukas, 2023; Javier O. Vazquez, Pharm.D., 2023; Ellen H. Yankellow, Pharm.D., 2023; Jennifer L. Hardesty, Pharm.D., 2024; Brenda M. Oliver, 2024; Karla D. Evans, Pharm.D., 2025; Kristen M. Fink, Pharm.D., 2025; Neil B. Leikach, 2025; Margaret Glascoe Geigher, 2026; Kristopher C. Rusinko, Pharm.D., 2026; Karen E. Slagle, Pharm.D., 2026; one vacancy.

PHARMACY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Pharmacy

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Laurie Kendall-Ellis, Executive Director (410) 764-4751; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: laurie.kendall-ellis@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bphte/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Karen Gordes, Ph.D., D.Sc., Chair (chosen by Board in Aug., 1-year term), 2025
Meredith J. Levert, 2023; Enjeen L. Woolford, 2023; James Connors, D.Min., 2024; Samuel H. Esterson, D.Sc., 2024; Michelle Finnegan, 2025; Vincent M. Conroy, D.Sc.D.P.T., 2026; Rebecca H. Holsinger, D.P.T., 2026.

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIANS
(M00B0106, formerly M00A0106, M00P0206)
FY2021 appropriation: $10,191,355; authorized positions: 69.5
Christine A. Farrelly, Executive Director (410) 764-4771; 1-800-492-6836 (toll free); e-mail: christine.farrelly@maryland.gov
web: https://www.mbp.state.md.us/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor, 2-year term)
Martha C. Schaerr, 2022; Kevin D. Pereira, M.D., 2023; Marie-Alberte Boursiquot, M.D., 2024; Lisa A. Burgess, M.D., 2024; Jon S. Frank, 2024; Alvin L. Helfenbein, Jr., 2024; Carol Ehlinger Ritter, M.D.,2024; Ifeyinwa A. Stitt, M.D., 2024; Mark D. Baganz, M.D., 2025; Chika Logie, M.D., 2025; Mark D. Olszyk, M.D., 2025; Natalie A. Orbach, 2025; Maxine E. Turnipseed, 2025; Scott J. Wiesenberger, M.D., 2025; Harbhajan S. (Harry) Ajrawat, 2026; Ingrid Connerney, 2026; Ira D. Kornbluth, M.D., 2026; Richard T. Scholtz, M.D., 2026; Julie Caffrey, 2027; Tyler Childs Cymet, 2027; Vinu Ganti, 2027; Judith A. Singletary, 2027.

ATHLETIC TRAINER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Brian M. Perez, Chair, 2020
Richard Peret, Jr., 2018; Cheryl A. Lee-Pow, D.C., 2019; Christina M. Morganti, M.D., 2019; Philip H. Omohundro, M.D., 2019; Martin B. Sataloff, 2019; Heather A. Weesner, 2019; Anna D. Jeffers, 2020; Teri Metcalfe McCambridge, M.D., 2020; Lydia McCargo-Redd, 2021; Lauren C. Shipley, 2020.

INVESTIGATIVE REVIEW PANEL

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS FORMULARY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year terms:
Christina G. Marrongelli, Pharm.D., Chair (chosen by State Board of Physicians)
Brenda G. Baker; Melissa A. Clark, M.D.; Paul Faust, N.D.; Joylene John-Sowah, M.D.; Carrie A. Runde, N.D.


Ex officio: Sadie A. Peters, M.D., designee of Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year terms:
Kevin Passero, N.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2021
Nicole M. Farmer, M.D., 2022; Mark D. Olszyk, M.D., 2024; Carrie Anne Runde, N.D., 2024; one vacancy.

PERFUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Chad W. Wierschke, Chair, 2020
Theresa A. Lewis, 2019; Holly J. Tannehill, 2019; Jeffrey Scott Sagel, D.O., 2020; Murtaza Y. Dawood, M.D., 2021; Brian P. Donahue, 2021; Patrick N. Odonkor, 2021.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Natalie Orbach, Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2020
Brenda George Baker, 2019; Timothy M. Capstack, M.D., 2020; George T. Sobieralski, 2020; William M. Ashley, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., 2021; Jennifer E. Norris, 2021; one vacancy.

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Jacob F. Collen, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2019
Theresa Banks, 2019; Norman M. Schubert, 2019; Angela C. Dawson, 2020; Adil T. Degani, M.D., 2020; Ashura W. Buckley, M.D., 2021; one vacancy.

RADIATION THERAPY, RADIOGRAPHY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY, & RADIOLOGY ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Amy Taylor, Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2019
Kamau J. Nkenge, 2019; Michael Vogel, 2019; Ryan Carroll, 2020; Lynn Harris-McCorkle, M.D., 2020; Theresa A. Lewis, 2020; four vacancies.

RESPIRATORY-CARE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
John E. Brown, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2020
Christopher M. Franklin, M.D., 2019; Carroll T. Reese, 2019; Thomas French, 2020; Karen A. Goodison, 2021; Joseph Rabin, M.D., 2021; one vacancy.

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Ellen Douglas Smith, Deputy Director (410) 764-2477
e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, & POLICY
Yemisi Koya, M.D., J.D., Director (410) 764-4772; e-mail: yemisi.koya@maryland.gov

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Christine E. Triplett, Chief (410) 764-4778; e-mail: chris.triplett@maryland.gov

ALLIED HEALTH, COMPLIANCE & LICENSURE
Ellen Douglas Smith, Deputy Director (410) 764-2477
e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

ALLIED HEALTH & LICENSURE
Ellen Douglas Smith, Chief (410) 764-5973; e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE UNIT
Maureen Sammons, Manager (410) 764-2480; e-mail: maureen.sammons@maryland.gov

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE
Felicia J. Wright, Chief (410) 764-2460; e-mail: felicia.wright@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4784; 1-866-253-8461 (toll free); e-mail: eva.schwartz@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mbpme/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Yvonne U. Umezurike, D.P.M., President (chosen by Board in Sept., 1-year term), 2024
Bruce T. Fox, D.P.M., 2023; H. David Gottlieb, D.P.M., 2024; Frona L. Kroopnick, 2024; Lynne J. Brecker, 2025; Aparna Duggirala-Deroy, D.P.M., 2025; Adam D. Silverman, D.P.M., 2026.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Lorraine W. Smith, Executive Director (410) 764-4786; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: lorraine.smith@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/psych/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Reginald Nettles, Ph.D., 2024; Raj Razdan, 2024; Samantha H. Rukert, Psy.D., 2024; Shelley M. McDermott, Ph.D., 2025; Kimberly A. Sanschagrin, Esq., Ph.D., 2025; Brenda L. Terry-Leonard, Ph.D., 2025; Stephen F. Bono, Ph.D., 2026; Zeno W. St. Cyr II, 2026; Sybil Smith-Gray, Ph.D., 2026.

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS
Daphne McClellan, Executive Director (410) 764-4788; 1-877-526-2541 (toll free); e-mail: daphne.mcclellan@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Susan P. Coppage, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2025
Maria C. Cole, 2024; Adrienne K. Ekas-Mueting, Ph.D., 2024; Allyson K. Stanton, 2024; Danielle Artis, 2025; Jamie Wilson, 2025; Leslie Iampieri, 2026; Kevin P. Meenan, 2026; David J. Goldman, 2027; Tonya L. Hill, 2027; Keri E. Olszewski, 2027; one vacancy.

MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2026
David Lehr, 2024; Karen-Ann Lichtenstein, 2024; Roberta M. Loker, 2024; Scott T. Gibson, 2025; Flor D. Giusti, 2025; Sadiya Muqueeth, Dr.Ph., 2025; TraShawn N. Thornton Davis, M.D., 2026; Maria J. Hankerson, 2027; Carol M. Masden, 2027; Destiny-Simone Ramjohn, Ph.D., 2027.

Meetings, see: https://health.maryland.gov/mchrc/Pages/meetinginfo.aspx

HEALTH EQUITY RESOURCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair: Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chair, Maryland Community Health Resources Commission

Appointed by Governor: Rebecca A. Altman; Alyssa L. Brown, J.D.; Elizabeth L. Chung.

Appointed by Senate President: Jonathan M. Dayton; Maura Dwyer, Dr.P.H.; Michelle Spencer.

Appointed by House Speaker: Jacqueline J. Bradley; John Adams Hurson; Mikayla Walker.

Ex officio: Mark A. Martin, Ph.D., Director, Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities

Meetings, see: https://health.maryland.gov/mchrc/Pages/herc.aspx

MARYLAND CONSORTIUM ON COORDINATED COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
Staff: Mark A. Luckner (410) 974-6086; e-mail: mark.luckner@maryland.gov

David D. Rudolph, Chair

Appointed by Governor: Gloria L. Brown Burnett; Lawrence R. Epp, Ed.D.; Michael A. Trader II.

Appointed by Senate President: Katie Fry Hester; andice Taylor, Ed.D.

Appointed by Senate President & House Speaker: Eric Ebersole; two vacancies

Appointed by Maryland Association of Boards of Education: Tammy M. Fraley

Appointed by Maryland Chapter, National Association of Social Workers: Gail L. Martin

Appointed by Chair, Maryland Council on the Advancement of School-Based Health Centers: Christina M. Bartz

Appointed by Chair, Maryland Community Health Resources Commission: Sadiya Muqueeth, Dr. PH

Appointed by Maryland Hospital Association: John V. Campo, M.D.

Appointed by Maryland School Psychologists Association: D'Andrea L. Jacobs, Ph.D.

Appointed by Maryland State Education Association: Donna Christy, Ph.D.

Appointed by Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland: Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.

Appointed by Maryland Secretary of Health: Linda Rittelmann

Ex officio: Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools; Maria Rodowski-Stanco, designee of Secretary of Health; Emily Bauer, designee of Secretary of Human Services; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chair, Maryland Community Health Resources Commission; Mary Gable, Asst. Superintendent, Director of Community Schools, State Department of Education.

Meetings, see: https://health.maryland.gov/mchrc/Pages/Maryland-Consortium-on-Consolidated-Community-Supports.aspx

MARYLAND COUNCIL ON ADVANCEMENT OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS
Staff: Mark A. Luckner (410) 974-6086; e-mail: mark.luckner@maryland.gov
Lorianne Moss, (410)456-6525; e-mail: lorianne.moss@maryland.gov

Katherine A. (Kate) Connor, M.D., Chair (chosen by Council), 2022

Appointed by Governor: C. (Cathy) Allen, 2022; Sean W. Bulson, Ed.D., 2022; Patryce Alyson Toye, M.D., 2022; Christina M. Bartz, 2023; Diana Fertsch, M.D., 2023; Joan L. Glick, 2023; Gabriella Gold; Rick D. Robb, 2023; Maura J. Rossman, M.D., 2023; Arethusa S. Kirk, M.D., 2024; Jean-Marie Kelly, 2024; Scott R. Steffan, 2024; two vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President: Clarence K. Lam, M.D.

Appointed by House Speaker: Bonnie L. Cullison

Ex officio (nonvoting): Mary L. Gable, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Shelly S. Choo, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Andrew R. Ratner, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange; Mark A. Luckner, designee of Chair, Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.

Meetings, see: https://health.maryland.gov/mchrc/Pages/Maryland-Council-on-Advancement-of-School%E2%80%93Based-Health-Centers.aspx

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Randolph S. Sergent, Esq., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Marcia Lee Boyle, 2022; Awawu A. Ojikutu, 2022; Cassandra B. Boyer, 2023; Trupti N. Brahmbhatt, Ph.D., 2023; Gerard S. O'Connor, M.D., 2023; Michael J. O'Grady, Ph.D., 2023; Kenneth R. Buczynski, M.D., 2024; Tinisha J. Cheatham, D.O., 2024; Marcus Li Wang, Esq., 2024; Arun Bhandari, M.D., 2025; Mark T. Jenson, Esq., 2025; Karrie M. Wood, 2025; Karl Douglas, 2026; Jovonni Spinner Ph.D. 2026.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER-CARRIER WORK GROUP
Staff: Tracey R. DeShields (410) 764-3285; e-mail: tracey.deshields2@maryland.gov
web: http://mhcc.maryland.gov/mhcc/pages/home/workgroups/workgroups_provider_carrier.aspx

Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
Harbhajan S. Ajrawat, M.D.; Salliann Alborn; Albert L. Blumberg, M.D.; J. Michael Brooks, M.D.; Kimberly S. Cammarata, Esq.; Adrienne Ellis; John E. Fleig, Jr.; Nicholas P. Grosso, M.D.; Wynee E. Hawk, R.N., J.D.; Laurie Kuiper; Edward J. Lee, M.D.; Arnold G. Levy, M.D.; Loralie D. Ma, M.D.; Erin K. McMullen; Stephen M. Ports; Gary Pushkin, M.D.; P. Gregory Rausch, M.D.; William F. Regine, M.D.; Deborah R. Rivkin; Kimberly Y. Robinson; Timothy W. Robinson, M.D.; Nicole D. Stallings; Joel I. Sullivan, Esq.; Pegeen A. Townsend; Benjamin Turner; Moody D. Wharam, M.D.; Joe Winn.

PRIMARY CARE INVESTMENT WORKGROUP
Staff: Melanie Cavaliere (410) 764-3282; e-mail: melanie.cavaliere@maryland.gov
web: https://mhcc.maryland.gov/mhcc/pages/home/workgroups/workgroups_primary_care.aspx

Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
Salliann Alborn; Michael Barr, M.D.; Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D.; Tyler Blanchard; Dawn Carey; Matthew Celentano; Tinisha Cheatham, D.O.; Sarah Johnson Conway, M.D.; Amar Duggirala, D.O.; Ronald Gresch; William Henderson; Nora Hoban; William Johnson, Jr.; Niharika Khanna, M.D.; Christina Kuminski; Clarence Lam, M.D.; Karen Lam; Russell Lewis, Jr, M.D.; Kathleen Loughran; Jill Marsteller, Ph.D.; John Miller; Theresa Noe; Chad Perman; Ishrat Rafi, M.D.; Mette Ramanathan; Tricia Roddy; Laura Russell; Christie Simon-Waterman, R.N.

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Richard A. Proctor, Chief Operating Officer & Public Information Act Liaison (410) 764-3558
e-mail: richard.proctor2@maryland.gov


GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Tracey R. DeShields, Chief (410) 764-3483; e-mail: tracey.deshields


LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Alexa Bertinelli, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3326; e-mail: alexa.bertinelli@mayland.gov
Caitlin Tepe, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3284; e-mail: caitlin.tepe@maryland.gov


NETWORK OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS
Levone T. Ward, Sr., Chief (410) 764-3486
e-mail: levone.ward@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR ANALYSIS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Kenneth Yeates-Trotman, Director (410) 764-3557
e-mail: kenneth.yeates-trotman@maryland.gov

ANALYSIS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIAL PROJECTS
Janet Ennis, Chief (410) 764-3779
e-mail: janet.ennis@maryland.gov

COST & QUALITY ANALYSIS
Shankar Mesta, Chief (410) 764-3782
e-mail: shankar.mesta@maryland.gov

PUBLIC REPORTING & DATA RELEASE
Mahlet S. Nigatu, Chief (410) 764-5598
e-mail: mahlet.nigatu@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Wynee Hawk, Director (410) 764-3261
e-mail: wynee.hawk1@maryland.gov

ACUTE CARE POLICY & PLANNING
Eileen T. Fleck, Chief (410) 764-3287
e-mail: eileen.fleck@maryland.gov

CERTIFICATE OF NEED
Vacancy, Chief (410) 764-5982


LONG-TERM CARE POLICY & PLANNING
Linda W. Cole, Chief (410) 764-3337
e-mail: linda.cole@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIVE CARE DELIVERY
P. David Sharp, Ph.D., Director (410) 764-3578
e-mail: dsharp@maryland.gov

HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Vacancy, Chief (410) 764-3574


HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Nicole A. Majewski, Chief (410) 764-3839
e-mail: nicole.majewski@maryland.gov

INNOVATIVE CARE DELIVERY
Melanie R. Cavaliere, Chief (410) 764-3282
e-mail: melanie.cavaliere@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR QUALITY MEASUREMENT & REPORTING
Theressa E. Lee, Director (410) 764-3328
e-mail: theressa.lee@maryland.gov

HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN QUALITY & PERFORMANCE & LONG-TERM CARE QUALITY INITIATIVE
Stacy L. Howes, Chief (410) 764-3575
e-mail: stacy.howes@maryland.gov

HOSPITAL QUALITY INITIATIVE
Courtney M. Carta, Chief (410) 764-3257
e-mail: courtney.carta@maryland.gov

OUTPATIENT QUALITY INITIATIVE
Mariama H. Gondo, Chief (410) 764-3377
e-mail: mariama.gondo1@maryland.gov

STATE HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Adam E. Kane, Esq., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2025
Ricardo R. Johnson, J.D., 2023; Joseph R. Antos, Ph.D., 2024; Maulik S. Joshi, Dr.Ph., 2025; James N. Elliott, M.D., 2026; Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., 2026; Nicole Sandusky (Nicki) McCann, J.D., 2027.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POPULATION-BASED & PATIENT-CENTERED PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Staff: Kathleen K. (Katie) Wunderlich (410) 764-2591; e-mail: katie.wunderlich@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Health Services Cost Review Commission:
David Blumenthal, M.D.; Chester (Chet) Burrell; Robert A. Chrencik; Vincent DeMarco, J.D.; Willarda V. Edwards, M.D.; Dean Farley, Ph.D.; Margaret M. (Peggy) Naleppa, Dr.M.; Leni Preston; Gene M. Ransom III; Tricia C. Roddy; Joseph P. Ross; David S. Salkever, Ph.D.; Kevin J. Sexton; Gary B. Simmons; Eric R. Wagner; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Kathleen K. (Katie) Wunderlich, Executive Director, State Health Services Cost Review Commission.

CENTER FOR ADMINISTRATION
Xavier Colo, Chief Operating Officer (410) 764-5597
e-mail: xavier.colo@maryland.gov

BUDGET & PERSONNEL
Mark J. Hoffman, Chief (410) 764-2649
e-mail: mark.hoffman@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Gregory A. Reeves, Manager (410) 764-2520
e-mail: greg.reeves@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT
Mitchell Coates, Assistant Chief
e-mail: mitchell.coates@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE DATA MANAGEMENT & INTEGRITY
Claudine T. Williams, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-2561
e-mail: claudine.williams@maryland.gov

AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
Dennis N. Phelps, Associate Director (410) 764-2565
e-mail: dennis.phelps@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR MEDICAL ECONOMICS & DATA ANALYTICS
William Henderson, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-2561
e-mail: william.henderson@maryland.gov

FINANCIAL DATA ADMINISTRATION
Amanda E. Vaughan, Associate Director (410) 764-2597
e-mail: amanda.vaughan@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR POPULATION-BASED METHODOLOGIES
Allan I. Pack, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-2522
e-mail: allani.pack@maryland.gov

FINANCIAL METHODOLOGIES
Nduka U. (Andy) Udom, Deputy Director (410) 764-2584
e-mail: nduka.udom@maryland.gov

POPULATION-BASED METHODOLOGIES, ANALYTICS, & MODELING
Geoff Dougherty, Deputy Director (410) 764-2594
e-mail: geoff.dougherty@maryland.gov

QUALITY METHODOLOGIES
Alyson B. Schuster, Ph.D., Deputy Director (410) 764-2673
e-mail: alyson.schuster@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR REVENUE & COMPLIANCE
Gerard J. (Jerry) Schmith, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: jerry.schmith@maryland.gov

HOSPITAL RATE REGULATION
Caitlin Cooksey, Deputy Director (410) 764-2562
e-mail: cait.cooksey@maryland.gov

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