DEPARTMENT OF AGING

301 West Preston St., Suite 1007, Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-1100; 1-800-243-3425 (toll free, Maryland); fax: (410) 333-7943
Maryland relay service: 711
web: https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

301 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Maryland Access Point - Aging and Disabilities Health and Support Services
1-844-MAP-Link (1-844-627-5465) or 211
web: https://marylandaccesspoint.211md.org/ (health & support services)


LOCAL AGENCIES ON AGING
web: https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/area-agencies-on-aging.aspx

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Vacancy, Executive Assistant (410) 767-1102

COMMISSION ON AGING
Staff: Daniel Hoffman; e-mail: daniel.hoffman@maryland.gov
web: http://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/CommissionOnAging.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Rose Maria Li, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2026
John G. Haaga, Ph.D., 2023; Joy Y. Hatchette, Esq., 2023; Barry Robert Liden, Esq., 2023; Allen Y. Tien, M.D., 2023; Jay S. Magaziner, Ph.D., 2025; George W. Rebok, Ph.D., 2025; David L. Roth, Ph.D., 2025; Mae Anna Beale, 2026; Paula E. Blackwell, 2026; Diane L. Ty, 2026.

Appointed by Governor (nonvoting): Benjamin F. Kramer, Senate, 2023; Kathy Szeliga, House of Delegates, 2023.

FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Aging to 3-year terms:
Shawna Williams-Frazier, 2023; Dave Bond, 2024; Priscilla Campbell, 2024; Ray Green, 2024; Ruth Howard, 2025; Richard Mazza, 2025; Rick Woo, 2025.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Pamela E. Sidle, Chief of Staff (410) 767-2116
e-mail: pamela.sidle@maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS
Barbara J. Sigler, Communications Coordinator (410) 767-4170
e-mail: barbara.sigler@maryland.gov

301 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, March 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

COUNSEL
Sarah E. Pendley, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1110
e-mail: sarahe.pendley@maryland.gov

FINANCE DIVISION
Michael Zomber, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-2157
e-mail: michael.zomber1@maryland.gov

MULTI-SECTOR PLANNING DIVISION
Elizabeth (Betty) Romero, Director, Multi-sector Planning & Age-Friendly Initiatives
e-mail: betty.romero@maryland.gov

LEGISLATION & FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Andrea H. Nunez, Legislative Director; e-mail: andreah.nunez@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Records Officer (410) 767-1107


SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE

SPECIAL INITIATIVES DIVISION
Carol E. (Liz) Woodward, Director, Healthy Aging-Supportive Communities Initiative & Cognitive & Behavioral Health (410) 767-0712
e-mail: lize.woodward@maryland.gov

AGING-IN-PLACE PROGRAM
MARYLAND COMMUNITY FOR LIFE
SENIOR CALL CHECK

DEPUTY SECRETARY

Lisa O'Connor, Executive Assistant (410) 767-1085; e-mail: lisa.oconnor@maryland.gov

CLIENT & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
(D26A0703, formerly 23010703)
FY2025 appropriation: $80,659,512; authorized positions: 0
Elouise M. Mayne, Assistant Secretary (410) 767-1087
e-mail: elouise.mayne@maryland.gov

Senior Center, 12035 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown (Baltimore County), Maryland, September 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

MARYLAND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REUSE PROGRAM
Ian Edwards, Director (240) 280-8000
e-mail: dme.mdoa@maryland.gov
web: https://aging.maryland.gov/pages/DME.aspx

ELDER RIGHTS PROGRAM
Leonard Croft, Jr., Manager (410) 767-4665; e-mail: leonard.croft@maryland.gov

ELDER ABUSE
GUARDIANSHIP
LEGAL SERVICES

HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAMS
Yolanda Mobuary, Manager (410) 767-1076; e-mail: yolanda.mobuary@maryland.gov

CONGREGATE HOUSE SUBSIDY
SENIOR ASSISTED-LIVING SUBSIDY


NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Shirlene S. Carr, Director (410) 767-1101; e-mail: shirlenes.carr1@maryland.gov

NUTRITION & HEALTH PROMOTIONS PROGRAM
LaTanya Clark, Manager (410) 767-1090; e-mail: latanya.clark@maryland.gov

HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS
Andrew Baker, Food and Wellness Coordinator (410) 767-1269; e-mail: andrew.baker@maryland.gov
CONGREGATE MEALS
HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS
MY GROCERIES TO GO! (COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM)


SENIOR CENTER OPERATING FUND
(D26A0702, formerly 23010702)
FY2024 appropriation: $765,241; authorized positions:

STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Julia Schreiber, Director (410) 767-2077; e-mail: julia.schreiber@maryland.gov

SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL
MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FOR PATIENTS & PROVIDERS

Aging & Disabilities Division, Cecil County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CONTINUING CARE DIVISION
Isabella F. Shycoff, Chief (410) 767-1067
e-mail: isabella.shychoff@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES & SUPPORTS DIVISION
Amanda K. Distefano, Chief (410) 767-1266
e-mail: amandak.distefano@maryland.gov

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-1076


MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON
VETERAN-DIRECTED CARE

OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
Stevanne A. Ellis, Chief (chosen by Secretary of Aging) (410) 767-2161
e-mail: stevanne.ellis@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
web: https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-long-term-care-ombudsman.aspx

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