Rafael J. Lopez, Secretary of Human Services (410) 767-5034
Carnitra D. White, Principal Deputy Secretary for Programs (410) 767-7110
Kevin P. Guistwite, Executive Director, Child Support Administration (410) 767-7606
LaSherra Ayala, Executive Director of Family Investment (410) 767-7338
Stephen Liggett Creel, Acting Executive Director of Social Services (410) 767-7795
David E. Beller, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7578
311 West Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21201 - 3521
(410) 767-7000; 1-800-332-6347 (toll free); 1-800-732-7850 (toll free, in Spanish)
fax: (410) 333-0392; tty: 1-800-925-4434 (toll free)
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/
Department of Human Services, 311 West Saratoga St., Baltimore, Maryland, January 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Elizabeth J. Letourneau, Ph.D.; Joan L. Stine. Terms expire 2016.
Rabbi Faith Cantor; Janice Goldwater; Wendy Gwirtzman Lane, M.D.; Jody Levison-Johnson; Veto Anthony Mentzell, Jr.; Catherine L. Meyers; Linda R. Ramsey; Linda Robeson; Melissa S. Rock. Terms expire 2017.
Jenipher K. Cochrane; Darlene Hobson. Terms expire 2018.
Hillary C. Hollander; Danitza A. Simpson. Terms expire 2019.
Appointed by Senate President: C. Anthony Muse
Appointed by House Speaker: Susan K. McComas
Appointed by Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland: one vacancy
Appointed by Secretary of Health: Courtney G. McFadden
Appointed by Secretary of Human Services: Stephen K. Berry
Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Ralph F. Jones, Jr.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: John T. McGinnis
Representative of Maryland State's Attorneys' Association: Karen A. Pilarski, Esq.
Appointed by State Council on Child Abuse & Neglect to 3-year terms:
Thomas T. Pyles, Chair, 2020
Michelle Toba Chudow, M.D., 2020; Elizabeth A. Hall, 2020; Anne H. Hoyer, 2020; Joan L. Stine, 2020; Arnold Eby, 2021; Joan L. Little, Esq., 2021; Michael J. Stamm, 2021; Yorri Berry, 2022; Mary-Ann Burkhart, Esq., 2022; Stephanie Cooke, 2022; Kerry E. Hannan, Ph.D., 2022; Shawn Mallet, 2022; Lt. Michael Peterson, 2022; KaeShawn M. Stewart, 2022; Krista Trahan, 2022; Edward T. Kilcullen, Jr., 2023; M. Diane Shaffer, 2023; two vacancies.
STATE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(N00A0102, formerly 33.01.01.02)
FY2023 appropriation: $926,204; authorized positions: 9
Denise E. Wheeler, Administrator (410) 238-1320; fax: (410) 238-1395
e-mail:
denise.wheeler@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/citizens-review-board-for-children/
Nettie Anderson-Burrs, Chair (chosen by Board, 2-year term), 2019
Appointed by Governor: one vacancy
Elected by local review boards to 2-year terms: Sandra (Kay) Farley; Rita Jones; Theresa D. Stafford, Ed.D. Terms expire 2018.
Delores Alexander; Beatrice Lee; Benia Richardson; Davina Richardson. Terms expire 2019.
two vacancies
COMMISSION ON TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE
Chair (chosen by Governor): William T. Jernigan, designee of Executive Director, Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth & Victim Services.
Appointed by Governor: Christina D. Bethell, Ph.D.; Heather N. Chapman; Tara N. Doaty, Ph.D.; Joyce N. Harrison, M.D.; Inga L. James, Ph.D.; Frank J. Kros; Katherine M. O'Mailey; Christina L. Peusch; Matila J. Sackor-Jones II; six vacancies.
Appointed by Senate President: Jill P. Carter; Malcolm L. Augustine.
Appointed by House Speaker: Teresa E. Reilly; one vacancy.
Ex officio: Helene T. Grady, Secretary of Budget & Management; Carol A. Beatty, Secretary of Disabilities; D'Lisa Worthy, designee of Secretary of Health; Rafael J. Lopez, Secretary of Human Services; Vincent N. Schiraldi, Secretary of Juvenile Services; Col. Roland L. Butler, Jr., Secretary of State Police; Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools; Claudia M. Remington, Executive Director, State Council on Child Abuse & Neglect.
TWO-GENERATION FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY COMMISSION
Chair: Rafael J. Lopez, Secretary of Human Services
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Katherine A. Tate, 2023; Neveen H. Kurtom, Esq., 2024.
Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy
Appointed by Senate Minority Leader: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy
Appointed by House Minority Leader: Michael Griffith
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year term: Robert T. Stephens, 2024
Appointed by Secretary of Human Services to 4-year term: Gloria L. Brown Burnett
Appointed by Maryland Association of Community Colleges to 4-year term: Bryan Newton, J.D.
Ex officio: Carol A. Beatty, Secretary of Disabilities; Shelly S. Choo, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Stuart P. Campbell, designee of Secretary of Housing & Community Development; Joseph W. (Jay) Cleary, designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Erin J. Roth, designee of Secretary of Labor; Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools.
Staff: Emily Bauer
c/o Office of Secretary
311 West Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21201 - 3521
(443) 257-0223
e-mail: emily.bauer@maryland.gov
MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
(N00A0103)
FY2023 appropriation: $154,896; authorized positions: 2
Judith Vaughan-Prather, Executive Director (appointed by Secretary of Human Services) (301) 610-4522
e-mail: judith.vaughan-prather@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/maryland-commission-women/
Tammy Wise, Management Associate (301) 610-4522
e-mail: tammy.wise@maryland.gov
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Tawanda A. Bailey, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2024
Maxine Griffin Somerville, First Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2024
Deborah L. Cartee; Essita R. Duncan, Esq.; Beth Anne Dorman; Tamara England Wilson, D.Min. Terms expire 2024.
Andrea G. Bottner, Esq.; Jenny Pena Dias. Ph.D.; Judith A. Emmel; Lauren Lambert; Brenda J. McChriston; Roberta Pardo; Evelyne S. Steward. Terms expire 2025.
Kathryn M. Fiddler, D.N.P.; Margaret (Maggi) Greenberg Gaines; Eugenia B. Henry, Ph.D.; Patricia McHugh Lambert, Esq.; Christine S. Lee, Ph.D., Pharm.D.; Lenita A. Walker; Monica Watkins; one vacancy. Terms expire 2026.
Pier A. H. Blake; Jonathan Carrington; Gloria D. Dent; Sarah A. Klein; Linda Pak. Terms expire 2027.
OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Maria S. Matiella, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-7746; e-mail: maria.matiella@maryland.gov
Romaine D. Young, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Budget (410) 767-7753; e-mail: romaine.young@maryland.gov
Margaret M. Hughes, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Finance (410) 767-7417; e-mail: peggy.hughes@maryland.gov
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Kanimu Pembamoto, Director (410) 767-2346
e-mail: kanimu.pembamoto@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Brian Schleter, Acting Director (410) 767-8944; e-mail: brian.schleter@maryland.gov
Paula L. Tolson, Deputy Director (410) 767-8947; e-mail: paula.tolson@maryland.gov
web: http://news.dhr.maryland.gov/
OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Thomas Smith, Acting Director (410) 767-9725
e-mail: thomas.smith1@maryland.gov
COUNSEL
David E. Beller, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7578; e-mail: david.beller@maryland.gov
Kathy F. Crosby, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-7726; e-mail: kathy.crosb@maryland.gov
Karen Hess Rohrbaugh, Counsel for Litigation (410) 767-7726; e-mail: karen.rohrbaugh1@maryland.gov
Jennifer E. Caffrey, Supervising Attorney for Child Support (410) 767-7726; e-mail: jennifer.caffrey1@maryland.gov
FOSTER PARENT OMBUDS
FOSTER YOUTH OMBUDS
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIVE AUDIT
CHIEF OF STAFF
POLICY
Rebecca Rice, Resource Parent Ombuds (410) 767-9672
Loney H. Nguyen, Foster Youth Ombuds (410) 767-7358
e-mail: loney.nguyen@maryland.gov
Marva M. Sutherland, Inspector General (443) 378-4060
e-mail: marva.sutherland@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF AUDIT SERVICES
Shelly-Ann Dyer, Assistant Inspector General (443) 378-4005
e-mail: shelly-ann.dyer@maryland.gov
Terry P. Scates, Assistant Inspector General (443) 378-4001
e-mail: terry.scates@maryland.gov
Webster Ye, Chief of Staff (410) 767-8967
e-mail: web.ye@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES
(N00A0104, formerly N00C0104, formerly 33.03.01.04)
FY2023 appropriation: $13,076,941; authorized positions: 3
Tenika Rawlings, Director (410) 767-3193
e-mail: tenika.rawlings@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/maryland-legal-services-program/
Kirill Reznik, Assistant Secretary for InterDepartmental Data Integration (410) 767-9682
e-mail: kirill.reznik@maryland.gov
Heather Zenone, Assistant Secretary for Policy (410) 767-7616
e-mail: heather.zenone@maryland.gov
OPERATIONS
(N00E01)
FY2023 appropriation: $25,461,302; authorized positions: 121
Appointed by Secretary of Human Services with Governor's approval:
Daniel W. Wait, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-7616
e-mail: daniel.wait@maryland.gov
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Curtis J. Murray, Records Officer (410) 767-9671; e-mail: curtis.murray@maryland.gov
RISK MANAGEMENT
Terrence Clegg, Administrator (410) 767-7699; e-mail: terrence.clegg@maryland.gov
SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Kendra Jobe-Ogunshina, Assistant Chief (410) 767-6045
e-mail: kendra.jobe@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & PROGRAM EQUITY
Gerald G. Stansbury, Director (410) 767-7202; e-mail: gerald.stansbury@maryland.gov
Maran Taylor, Deputy Director (410) 767-7458; e-mail: maran.taylor@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF LICENSING & MONITORING
Robin Harvey, Director (410) 767-7447
e-mail: robin.harvey2@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT
Nneka Willis-Gray, Director (410) 767-7675
e-mail: nneka.willis-gray@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICES
(NOOF0002 & NOOF0004, formerly 33.06.00.04)
FY2023 appropriation: $144,556,846; authorized positions: 88
Kenyatta G. Powers-Rucker, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-7214; (410) 238-1204
e-mail: kenyatta.powers-rucker@maryland.gov
ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER SYSTEM
Judy Marsh, Program Manager (410) 238-0568; e-mail: judy.marsh@maryland.gov
TECHNICAL SERVICES
James Cash, Deputy Chief Information Officer for Technical Services (410) 767-7738, (410) 238-1206
e-mail: james.cash@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (MD THINK)
Suresh Nair, Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-6958
e-mail: suresh.nair1@maryland.gov
PROGRAMS
Appointed by Secretary of Human Services with Governor's approval:
Carnitra D. White, Principal Deputy Secretary for Programs (410) 767-5034
e-mail: carnitra.white@maryland.gov
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
Linda B. Garnett-Lucas, Director (410) 767-6636; e-mail: linda.garnett-lucas@maryland.gov
POLICY & TRAINING
Leslie K. Kleban, Director (410) 767-7311; e-mail: leslie.kleban@maryland.gov
OPERATIONS
Christina D. Tabuteau, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7673
e-mail: christina.tabuteau@maryland.gov
BANKING & FINANCE
George K. Varghese, Director (410) 767-7877
e-mail: george.varghese@maryland.gov
COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS & LOCAL MONITORING
Stephanie R. Hunt, Director (410) 767-7904
e-mail: stephanier.hunt@maryland.gov
STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Cynthia E. Shockey, Director (855) 853-8289, ext. 5285
e-mail: cynthia.shockey@maryland.gov
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7573
PROGRAMS
Jarnice Y. Johnson, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7886
e-mail: jarnice.johnson@maryland.gov
BALTIMORE CITY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Lori A. Keel, Director (410) 844-7010; e-mail: lori.keel@maryland.gov
BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Kim E. Perry, Director (410) 561-3079; e-mail: kim.perry@maryland.gov
MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Nakia Thomas, Acting Director (301) 610-4628; e-mail: nakia.thomas4@maryland.gov
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Samantha Phillips-Chester, Director (301) 316-3040; e-mail: samantha.phillips@maryland.gov
SPECIAL PROJECTS, GRANTS IMPLEMENTATION/MONITORING, & BALTIMORE CITY PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-2513
Yolanda M. Dockery, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7670
e-mail: yolanda.dockery@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF CASH PROGRAMS
Jacqueline (Tina) Turner, Director (410) 767-7745
e-mail: jacqueline.turner@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
Marie J. McLendon, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-4760
e-mail: marie.mclendon1@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF QUALITY CONTROL
Towanaka Young, Director (410) 767-7933
e-mail: towanakal.young@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION & INFORMATION ANALYSIS
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7190
OFFICE OF LOCAL OPERATIONS
Chima I. Nathan, Director (410) 767-7669
e-mail: chima.nathan@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE
OFFICE OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
OFFICE OF POLICY
MARYLAND OFFICE FOR REFUGEES & ASYLEES
OFFICE OF TRAININGOFFICE OF PROGRAMS
Augustin Ntabaganyimana, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7571
e-mail: augustin.ntabaganyimana@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF SPECIAL GRANTS
(N00I0007, formerly N00A0107)
FY2023 appropriation: $16,401,235
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7261
NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Mischelle A. Williams, Program Manager (410) 767-5504; e-mail: mischelle.williams@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/tefap/
(N00I0006, formerly N00C0112, formerly 33.03.01.12)
FY2023 appropriation: $195,979,668; authorized positions: 14
Katherine Natafgi, Director (410) 767-5324
e-mail: katherine.natafgi@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/
Kesha A. Shaw, Deputy Director (410) 455-7515
e-mail: kesha.shaw1@maryland.gov
Candice M. Edwards, Director (410) 767-9677
e-mail: candice.edwards3@maryland.gov
LaBelle Hargrove, Director (410) 767-7328
e-mail: labelle.hargrove@maryland.gov
(N00I0005, formerly N00C0103, formerly 33.03.01.03)
FY2023 appropriation: $14,941,388; authorized positions: 6
Myat Lin, Director (410) 767-7571
e-mail: myat.lin@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/maryland-office-for-refugees-and-asylees/
Mark S. Button, Director (410) 767-8368
e-mail: mark.button1@maryland.gov
David K. Lee, Chief of Staff (410) 767-2324
e-mail: david.lee@maryland.gov
DATA INTEGRITY UNIT
DATA, RESEARCH & EVALUATION
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Vacancy, Manager (410) 952-3169
Maria E. Tillman, Manager (410) 767-7818
e-mail: maria.tillman@maryland.gov
Vonetta Martin, Manager (410) 767-7440
e-mail: vonetta.martin@maryland.gov
PROGRAMS
Michael D. Demidenko, Deputy Executive Director (410) 853-3725
e-mail: mike.demidenko@maryland.gov
Jennifer L. Eastman, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2022
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Larry A. Bram; Terri E. Johnson; Patricia J. Morris; Theresa Robertson; M. Ann Squire; Esther Ward; one vacancy. Terms expire 2022.
Shalini Arora; Mary Anne K. Breschi; Shirlene Carr; Kathryn S. Farinholt; Yetunde Olobatuyi; Chalarra A. Sessoms; Trina Townsend; Katherine I. Wehr. Terms expire 2025.
Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy
MARYLAND COMMISSION ON CAREGIVING
Staff: Gregory R. Sesek; e-mail: greg.sesek@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/maryland-commission-caregiving/
PROTECTION, PREVENTION & PRESERVATION SERVICES
Kimberly Parks-Bourn, Director (410) 767-3767
e-mail: kimberly.parks-bourn@maryland.gov
INTERSTATE COMPACT ON PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
Charles M. Gentemann, Deputy Compact Administrator (410) 767-7159
e-mail: charles.gentemann@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/other-services/interstate-compact-on-placement-of-children/
PLACEMENT & PERMANENCY
Tanisha Sanders, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-7018; 1-800-39-ADOPT (toll free)
e-mail: tanisha.sanders1@maryland.gov
MUTUAL-CONSENT VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRY
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTADOPTION, SEARCH, CONTACT & REUNION
Jeffrey C. O'Donnell, Analyst (410) 767-7663; 1-800-39A-DOPT (toll free); e-mail: jeffrey.o'donnell@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/adoption/search-contract-and-reunion/
Jeffrey C. O'Donnell, Adoption Analyst (410) 767-7663; e-mail: jeffrey.o'donnell@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/adoption/search-contract-and-reunion/#MCVAR
Katie Pederson, Manager (443) 835-5834
e-mail: katie.pederson@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Director
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Geneva Warren, Manager (410) 767-7795
e-mail: geneva.warren@maryland.gov
Don Downing, Manager (410) 767-7060
e-mail: don.downing@maryland.gov
Deenna Greene, Assistant Director (410) 767-5845; e-mail: deenna.greene@maryland.gov
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STRATEGY & ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary (410) 767-7026
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Deenna Greene, Acting Director (410) 767-7879
e-mail: deenna.greene@maryland.gov
Thelma Smith, Assistant Director (410) 767-9670; e-mail: thelma.smith@maryland.gov
LEARNING OFFICE
Michael L. Dorsey, Chief Learning Officer (410) 767-5978; e-mail: michael.dorsey@maryland.gov
Aisha Abraham, Deputy Chief Learning Officer (410) 767-7028; e-mail: aisha.abraham@maryland.gov
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