DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

• child abuse or neglect reporting
  
• customer service
  
• group home hotline: 1-866-718-5496 (toll free)
• Maryland benefits (one app)

Stacy L. Rodgers, Acing Secretary of Human Services (410) 767-5034
Vacancy, Principal Deputy Secretary for Programs (410) 767-7110
Larry Handerhan, Assistant Secretary for Programs (410) 767-8907
Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-8939
Daniel W. Wait, Deputy Secretary for Talent & Customer Service (410) 767-7879

Department of Human Services, 25 South Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2024. Photo courtesy of Department of Human Services.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Benjamin Shnider, Senior Advisor to Secretary (410) 767-6958; e-mail: benjamin.shnider@maryland.gov
Christy Reyes, Special Assistant to Secretary (410) 767-5317; e-mail: christy.reyes1@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Special Assistant to Secretary (410) 767-7026; e-mail:
Kristen Saunders, Executive Assistant to Secretary (410) 767-7107; e-mail: kristen.saunders1@maryland.gov
Ashleigh Gill, Senior Project Manager & Special Assistant (443) 586-5073; e-mail: ashleigh.gill2@maryland.gov

SAFER STRONG TOGETHER
Harry T. Spikes II, Director (410) 767-6886; e-mail: harry.spikes@maryland.gov

STATE COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Edward C. Gallo, Executive Director (667) 203-0898; e-mail: edward.gallo2@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Jody Levison-Johnson, 2017; Crystal M. Ricks, Ed.D., 2024; Stacey Ann Brown, M.D., 2025; Jody Burghardt, 2025.

Rebecca R. Seltzer, M.D.; Jamie Shepard; three vacancies. Terms expire 2026.

Kelly A. Jaskiewicz; Erica I. Lemon, Esq.; Ademola M. Oduyebo, Psy.D. Terms expire 2027.

Rowan W. Powell; Lisa M. Weah, D.Min.; Taniesha A. Woods, Ph.D. Terms expire 2028.

Appointed by Senate President: C. Anthony Muse

Appointed by House Speaker: Susan K. McComas

Appointed by Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland: Karla N. Smith

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Sonia Chessen

Appointed by Secretary of Human Services: Remonte Greene

Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Derek Getic

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: John T. McGinnis

Representative of Maryland State's Attorneys' Association: Lindsay Carpenter, Esq.

CHILDREN'S JUSTICE ACT COMMITTEE
Staff: Jessica L. Wheeler (410) 697-9342; e-mail: jessica.wheeler@maryland.gov
Kelly R. Gorman (410) 697-9313; e-mail: kelly.gorman@maryland.gov
web: http://goccp.maryland.gov/juveniles/childrens-justice-act-committee/

Appointed by State Council on Child Abuse & Neglect to 3-year terms:
Thomas T. Pyles, Chair, 2023
Michelle Toba Chudow, M.D., 2023; Elizabeth A. Hall, 2023; Joan L. Stine, 2023; Arnold Eby, 2024; Joan F. Little, Esq., 2024; Michael J. Stamm, 2024; Yorri Berry, 2025; Mary-Ann Burkhart, Esq., 2025; Kerry E. Hannan, Ph.D., 2025; Shawn Mallet, 2025; KaeShawn M. Stewart, 2025; Krista Trahan, 2025; M. Diane Shaffer, 2026; Michael D. Demidenko; Julie L. Glass; David A. Wanger, Esq.; one vacancy.

STATE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(N00A0102, formerly 33.01.01.02)
FY2026 appropriation: $865,819; authorized positions: 8
Crystal Young, Administrator (410) 238-1340; fax: (410) 238-1395
e-mail: crystal.young@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.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: Yaakov (Jake) Weissmann, Acting Secretary of Budget & Management; Carol A. Beatty, Secretary of Disabilities; D'Lisa Worthy, designee of Secretary of Health; Stacy L. Rodgers, Acting Secretary of Human Services; Betsy Fox Tolentino, Esq., Acting Secretary of Juvenile Services; Col. Michael A. Jackson, Secretary of State Police; Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Edward C. Gallo, Executive Director, State Council on Child Abuse & Neglect.

TWO-GENERATION FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY COMMISSION
Chair: Stacy L. Rodgers, Acting 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; vacancy, 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; Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools.

MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
(N00A0103)
FY2026 appropriation: $176,055; authorized positions: 1
Ariana B. Kelly, Executive Director (appointed by Secretary of Human Services) (301) 610-4522; e-mail: ariana.kelly@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/maryland-commission-women/

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
LaShaune M. Stitt, Ed.D., Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2029
Vacancy, 1st Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term)

Judy A. Carbone; Kathryn M. Fiddler, D.N.P.; Margaret (Maggi) Greenberg Gaines; Eugenia B. Henry, Ph.D.; Christine S. Lee, Ph.D., Pharm.D.; Nichelle Schoultz; Lenita A. Walker; Monica Watkins. Terms expire 2026.

Pier A. H. Blake; Jonathan Carrington; Gloria D. Dent; Sarah A. Klein; Linda Pak; Amanda K. Rodriguez, Esq. Terms expire 2027.

Tazeen Asiya Ahmad; Michelle B. Siri, Esq. Terms expire 2028.

Joyce Roldan King, Esq.; Gabriela D. Lemus, Ph.D.; Fiona Oliphant, J.D.; Stacey A. Rebbert; Brenda Brown Rever; Rebecca Snyder. Terms expire 2029.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Webster Ye, Chief of Staff (410) 767-8967; e-mail: web.ye@maryland.gov
Colin Murphy, Deputy Chief of Staff; e-mail: colin.murphy1@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES
(N00A0104, formerly N00C0104, formerly 33.03.01.04)
FY2026 appropriation: $11,154,150; authorized positions: 4
Teminka Rawlings, Director (410) 767-3193; e-mail: teminka.rawlings@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/maryland-legal-services-program/

COUNSEL
David E. Beller, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7578; e-mail: david.beller@maryland.gov
Kathy F. Crosby, Deputy Counsel for Advice (410) 767-7726; e-mail: kathy.crosby@maryland.gov
Ann M. Sheridan, Deputy Counsel ; e-mail: ann.sheridan1@maryland.gov
Elise Song Kurlander, Senior Counsel for Litigation (410) 767-8384; e-mail: elise.song@maryland.gov
Jennifer A. Caffrey, Chief Supervising Attorney for Child Support (410) 767-2421; e-mail: jennifer.caffrey1@maryland.gov
Kelly E. James, Supervising Attorney for Local Child Welfare Counsel (410) 767-7609; e-mail: kelly.james@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Roman Napoli, Chief Financial Officer (667) 461-3484 (cell); e-mail: roman.napoli@maryland.gov
Jessica L. Smith, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Budget (410) 767-7753; e-mail: jessica.smith5@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Finance (410) 767-7417; e-mail:
Carla McCray, Chief of Staff (410) 767-2040; e-mail: carla.mccray@maryland.gov

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
Ellen A. Kirillova, Director (410) 767-7716; e-mail: ellen.kirillova@maryland.gov

BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Suzanne F. Auerbach, Director (410) 767-7201; e-mail: suzanne.auerbach@maryland.gov
Joseph Bertini, Deputy Director (410) 767-3115; e-mail: joseph.bertini@maryland.gov
Tiara E. Ashley, Deputy Director, Cost Allocation & Revenue Management (410) 767-2040; e-mail: tiara.ashley@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Benjamin Shnider, Director & Senior Advisor to Secretary (410) 767-8944; e-mail: benjamin.shnider@maryland.gov
Michael P. Esteve, Deputy Director (410) 767-8947; e-mail: michael.esteve@maryland.gov
web: https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
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

BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIVE AUDIT
Terry P. Scates, Assistant Inspector General (443) 378-4001; e-mail: terry.scates@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF LICENSING & MONITORING
Robin L. Harvey, Executive Director (410) 767-7871; e-mail: robin.harvey2@maryland.gov
Nalicia P. Goods, Acting Deputy Director (410) 767-7799; e-mail: nalicia.goods@maryland.gov


INTERDEPARTMENTAL DATA INTEGRATION
Vacancy, Assistant Secretary for Interdepartmental Data Integration
e-mail:

MARYLAND TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES INTEGRATED NETWORK (MARYLAND BENEFITS)
Suresh Nair, Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-6958; e-mail: suresh.nair1@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief Information Security Officer (410) 238-1244; e-mail:

POLICY & DATA
Heather Zenone, Assistant Secretary for Policy (410) 767-7616; e-mail: heather.zenone@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director for Policy; e-mail:
Quintin Mirick, Chief Data Officer; e-mail: quintin.mirick@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Justin Hayes, Acting Director (410) 767-8543; e-mail: justin.hayes1@maryland.gov
Justin Hayes, Deputy Director; e-mail: justin.hayes1@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS

Department of Human Services, 25 South Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2024. Photo courtesy of Department of Human Services.

Chioma Njuwa, Executive Assistant (667) 440-5695; e-mail: chioma.njuwa@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
(N00E0102)
FY2026 appropriation: $10,991,032; authorized positions: 53
Lola Stevens, Director (410) 767-7699; e-mail: lola.stevens@maryland.gov
Chanel A. Branch, Deputy Director, Administration (410) 767-9671; e-mail: chanel.branch@maryland.gov
Cynthia E. Smith, Chief of Staff (410) 767-8950; e-mail: cynthia.smith1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Rolando A. Delgado, Director (410) 767-3640; e-mail: rolando.delgado@maryland.gov
Keyarna Alston, Deputy Director (410) 767-3691; e-mail: keyarna.alston2@maryland.gov

ASSET MANAGEMENT
Travis Thomas, Administrative Officer (410) 767-1614; e-mail: travis.thomas2@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Amiya Norris, Records Officer (410) 767-8950; e-mail: amiya.norris@maryland.gov

RISK MANAGEMENT
Michael Dougherty, Administrator (410) 767-7753; e-mail: michael.dougherty2@maryland.gov

SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Chanel A. Branch, Deputy Chief (410) 767-9671
e-mail: chanel.branch@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT
Cynthia Washington, Director (410) 767-7675; e-mail: cynthia.washington2@maryland.gov
Sang Kang, Deputy Director (410) 767-7404; e-mail: sang.kang@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-9661; e-mail:


MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Christopher A. Kelly, Minority Business Enterprise Liaison (410) 767-7418
e-mail: christopher.kelly1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICES
(NOOF0002 & NOOF0004, formerly 33.06.00.04)
FY2026 appropriation: $51,811,925; authorized positions: 88
David Sloan, D.B.A., Chief Information Officer (410) 767-7740; e-mail: david.sloan2@maryland.gov
Dennis Webb, Director of Cyber Security (410) 238-1276; e-mail: dennis.webb@maryland.gov
Michael Simmons, Deputy Director of Cyber Security (410) 238-1349; e-mail: michael.simmons@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS & PLANNING
Shernelle Crawford, Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 238-1282
e-mail: shernelle.crawford@maryland.gov
APPLICATIONS SUPPORT
Nicole Pyles, Director of Applications, (410) 238-1242; email: nicole.pyles@maryland.gov

ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER SYSTEM
Edward Hurley, Jr., Program Manager (410) 238-3568; e-mail: edward.hurley@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

INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
Gary Byrd, Director (410) 767-5538; e-mail: gary.byrd@maryland.gov

PROGRAMS

Chioma Njuwa, Executive Assistant (667) 440-5695; e-mail: chioma.njuwa@maryland.gov

Department of Human Services, 25 South Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2024. Photo courtesy of Department of Human Services.

REGULATIONS
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-7621

LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(N00G00, formerly 33.07.00)
FY2026 appropriation: $3,088,914,947; authorized positions: 5,176.38
Vacancy, Executive Director for Local Operations (410) 767-7939

CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION

(N00H00, formerly 33.08.00)
FY2026 appropriation: $44,182,727; authorized positions: 63.3
Jarnice Y. Johnson, Executive Director (410) 767-7886
1-800-332-6347 (customer service, toll free)
e-mail: jarnice.johnson@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/child-support-services/

Erin M. Easton, Chief of Staff (410) 767-9679; e-mail: erinm.easton@maryland.gov


Latisha B. Bellamy, Special Assistant (443) 505-0627; e-mail: latisha.bellamy@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Christina D. Tabuteau, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7673
e-mail: christina.tabuteau@maryland.gov

AUDITS & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7882; e-mail:

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
Kim Hale, Director (855) 853-8289, ext. 5285; e-mail: kim.hale1@maryland.gov

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7573

INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Shameka Gilliam, Division Director (443) 257-0161; e-mail: shameka.gilliam@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Director

CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENT & FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS
Vacancy, Division Director

CUSTOMER SERVICE & PATERNITY AFFIDAVIT PROGRAM
Teonya Ashe, Director of Customer Service (410) 767-7065; e-mail: teonya.ashe1@maryland.gov

INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
Linda B. Garnett-Lucas, Director (410) 767-6636; e-mail: linda.garnett-lucas@maryland.gov

POLICY, TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
Vacancy, Division Director
Jenna Janocha, Director (410) 767-7311; e-mail: jenna.janocha1@maryland.gov

PROGRAMS
Samantha Phillips-Chester, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-8695
e-mail: samantha.phillips@maryland.gov


ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Adina H. Tanasescu, Director (410) 222-2850; e-mail: adina.tanasescu@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
Tiffany Gregoire, Director (301) 610-4628; e-mail: tiffany.gregoire@maryland.gov

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Fran E. Johnson, Director (301) 316-3436; fax: (301) 316-4904; e-mail: frane.johnson@maryland.gov

PROGRAM INNOVATION & COMPLIANCE
Vacancy, Director

SPECIAL PROJECTS & PRIVATIZATION - BALTIMORE CITY
Myra Davis, Division Director (410) 844-7012
e-mail: myra.davis1@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION

(N00I00, formerly 33.09.00)
FY2026 appropriation: $486,866,930; authorized positions: 232
Augustin Ntabaganyimana, Executive Director of Family Investment (410) 767-7571
e-mail: augustin.ntabaganyimana@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/

Yolanda M. Dockery, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7207; e-mail: yolanda.dockery@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7527


OFFICE OF CASH PROGRAMS
Sarina Coates-Golden, Senior Director (410) 767-7745
e-mail: sarina.coatesgolden@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
Anthea Seymour, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7220
e-mail: anthea.seymour@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF AUDIT COMPLIANCE & REPORTING
William C. Niner, Director (410) 767-8121
e-mail: william.niner@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF QUALITY CONTROL
Towanaka L. Young, Director (410) 767-7933
e-mail: towanakal.young@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION & INFORMATION ANALYSIS
Gina L. Roberts, Director (410) 767-8192
e-mail: gina.roberts@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF LOCAL OPERATIONS
Chima I. Nathan, D.S.L., Director (410) 767-7669
e-mail: chima.nathan@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROGRAMS
Lauren P. Molineaux, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7227
e-mail: lauren.molineaux4@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY GRANTS
(N00I0007, formerly N00A0107)
Linda L. Armstrong, Director (410) 767-7261
e-mail: linda.armstrong2@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Labelle G. Hillgrove, Director (410) 767-7328; e-mail: labelle.hillgrovee@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-community-grants/tefap/

OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
(N00I0006, formerly N00C0112, formerly 33.03.01.12)
FY2026 appropriation: $287,682,279; authorized positions: 14
Rigel Moore, Director (410) 767-5324; e-mail: rigel.moore@maryland.gov
Sabrina DeWitt, Deputy Director; e-mail: sabrina.dewitt2@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/

OFFICE OF MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY PROGRAMS
Crystal D. Drayton, Director (410) 767-7028
e-mail: crystal.drayton2@maryland.gov


MARYLAND OFFICE FOR REFUGEES & ASYLEES
(N00I0005, formerly N00C0103, formerly 33.03.01.03)
FY2026 appropriation: $67,477,960; authorized positions: 6
Myat Lin, Director (410) 767-7344
e-mail: myat.lin@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/maryland-office-for-refugees-and-asylees/

OFFICE OF TRAINING
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-8368
e-mail:

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

(N00B00, formerly 33.02.00)
FY2026 appropriation: $37,296,974; authorized positions: 113
Alger M. Studstill, Jr., D.B.A., Executive Director (410) 767-6958; e-mail: alger.studstill@maryland.gov
Tennille R. Thomas, Principal Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7119; e-mail: tennille.thomas2@maryland.gov

Angelique Salizan, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7026; e-mail: angelique.salizan@maryland.gov

CHILD & FAMILY WELL-BEING
ReMonte Green, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-5324
e-mail: remonte.green@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ADULT SERVICES
(N00C0107, formerly 33.03.01.07)
Gregory R. Sesek, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7166; e-mail: greg.sesek@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-4149; e-mail:
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-adult-services/
HOME SERVICES
Erica Fowlkes, Manager (410) 767-7905; e-mail: erica.fowlkes3@maryland.gov
MARYLAND COMMISSION ON CAREGIVING
Staff: Gregory R. Sesek (410) 767-7166; e-mail: greg.sesek@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/maryland-commission-caregiving/

Molly Wisniewski, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2025


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Shirlene Carr; Jennifer L. Eastman; Kathryn S. Farinholt; Mary Anne Kane-Breschi; Chalarra A. Sessoms; Trina Townsend; Esther Ward; Katherine I. Wehr. Terms expire 2025.

Julia Ann Abate; Shari Bailey; Dawnita Brown; An'Dria D. Chavis; Isabella A. Guyott; Patricia J. Morris; Yetunde Olobatuyi; Theresa R. Robertson. Terms expire 2028.

Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy

INTERSTATE COMPACT ON PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
Charles M. Gentemann, Supervisor (410) 767-7159
e-mail: charles.gentemann@maryland.gov

OUT-OF-HOME CARE SERVICES
Rebecca M. Rice, Director (410) 767-7018; 1-800-39-ADOPT (toll free)
e-mail: rebecca.rice1@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/out-of-home-care/

PLACEMENT
Sheila D. Garrett, Program Manager (410) 767-7737
e-mail: sheila.garrett2@maryland.gov

ADOPTION, SEARCH, CONTACT & REUNION
e-mail: dlcontact_reunion_services_dhs@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/adoption/search-contract-and-reunion/

MUTUAL-CONSENT VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRY
e-mail: dlcontact_reunion_services_dhs@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/adoption/search-contract-and-reunion/#MCVAR

PREVENTION & CHILD SAFETY
Keisha R. Peterson, Director (410) 767-7144, 1-800-91-PREVE (1-800-917-7383)
e-mail: keisha.peterson1@maryland.gov

WELL-BEING & CLINICAL SERVICES
Brandy A. Davis, Director (410) 767-7650
e-mail: brandy.davis@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Tennille R. Thomas, Principal Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7119
e-mail: tennille.thomas2@maryland.gov

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Susan E. Fisher, Family Engagement Specialist (410) 767-7095; e-mail: susan.fisher@maryland.gov

FOSTER PARENT OMBUDS
Vacancy, Resource Parent Ombuds (443) 902-1826; e-mail: ssa.familyadvocacy@maryland.gov


FOSTER YOUTH OMBUDS
Vacancy, Foster Youth Ombuds (443) 509-0348; e-mail: ssa.familyadvocacy@maryland.gov

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5773
e-mail:

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TALENT & CUSTOMER SERVICE

OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT EXPERIENCE
Bethany Causey, Chief Customer Experience Officer (410) 767-9725; e-mail: bethany.causey@maryland.gov
Thomas Smith, Director (410) 767-9725; e-mail: thomas.smith1@maryland.gov
Rachel Sledge, Deputy Director; e-mail: rachel.sledge@maryland.gov

Department of Human Services, 25 South Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2024. Photo courtesy of Department of Human Services.

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & PROGRAM EQUITY
Gerald G. Stansbury, Director (410) 767-7214; e-mail: gerald.stansbury@maryland.gov
Tymeana Venson, Deputy Director (410) 767-7458; e-mail: tymeana.venson1@maryland.gov


LEARNING OFFICE
Viking White, Chief Learning Officer (410) 767-8743; e-mail: viking.white@maryland.gov
Cristyn Johnson Ward, Deputy Chief Learning Officer (410) 767-8743; e-mail: cristyn.ward@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF TALENT ENGAGEMENT & MANAGEMENT
Deenna R. Greene, Chief Talent Officer (410) 767-5845; e-mail: deenna.greene@maryland.gov
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