Rafael J. Lopez, Secretary of Human Services (410) 767-5034
Carnitra D. White, Principal Deputy Secretary for Programs (410) 767-7110
Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-8939
Daniel W. Wait, Deputy Secretary for Talent & Customer Service (410) 767-7879
Vacancy, Assistant Secretary for Interdepartmental Data Integration
Heather Zenone, Assistant Secretary for Policy (410) 767-7616
Jarnice Y. Johnson, Acting Executive Director, Child Support Administration (410) 767-7886
Augustin Ntabaganyimana, Executive Director of Family Investment Administration (410) 767-7571
Alger M. Studstill, Jr., D.B.A., Executive Director of Social Services Administration (410) 767-6958
David E. Beller, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7578
25 South Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201
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fax: (410) 333-0392; tty: 1-800-925-4434 (toll free)
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/
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STATE COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Edward C. Gallo, Executive Director (410) 767-7868, (410) 336-3820; e-mail: edward.gallo@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Jody Levison-Johnson, 2017; Kelly Jaskiewicz, 2024; Crystal M. Ricks, Ed.D., 2024.
Stacey Ann Brown, M.D.; Rowan W. Powell; Lisa M. Weah; Taniesha Woods-Myles. Terms expire 2025.
Jody Burghardt; Camille Davis; Paul Marziale; Marjorie Merida; Rebecca R. Seltzer, M.D.; Jamie Shepard. Terms expire 2026.
Erica I. Lemon, Esq.; Ademola M. Oduyebo, Psy.D. Terms expire 2027.
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)
FY2024 appropriation: $976,116; authorized positions:
Crystal Young, Administrator (410) 238-1340; fax: (410) 238-1395
e-mail: crystal.young@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; 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: 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; Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools.
MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
(N00A0103)
FY2024 appropriation: $159,677; authorized positions:
Ariana B. Kelly, Executive Director (appointed by Secretary of Human Services) (301) 610-4522
e-mail: ariana.kelly@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; Lashaune M. Stitt; 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; 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.
CHIEF OF STAFF
Webster Ye, Chief of Staff (410) 767-8967
e-mail: web.ye@maryland.gov
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
Kirill Reznik, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-7746; e-mail: kirill.reznik@maryland.gov
Jessica L. Smith, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Budget (410) 767-7753; e-mail: jessica.smith5@maryland.gov
Ibijoke Owolabi, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Finance (410) 767-7417; e-mail: ibijoke.owolabi3@maryland.gov
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-2346
e-mail:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Stephen Patterson, Director (410) 767-8944; e-mail: stephen.patterson@maryland.gov
Michael P. Esteve, Deputy Director (410) 767-8947; e-mail: michael.esteve@maryland.gov/a>
web: http://news.dhr.maryland.gov/
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Marva M. Sutherland, Inspector General (443) 378-4060
e-mail: marva.sutherland@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, Director (410) 767-7871; e-mail: robin.harvey2@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary (410) 767-7063
INTERDEPARTMENTAL DATA INTEGRATION
MARYLAND TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES INTEGRATED NETWORK (MD THINK)
POLICY
Vacancy, Assistant Secretary for Interdepartmental Data Integration
e-mail:
Suresh Nair, Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-6958; e-mail: suresh.nair1@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief Information Security Officer (410) 238-1244; e-mail:
Heather Zenone, Assistant Secretary for Policy (410) 767-7616
e-mail: heather.zenone@maryland.gov
Camille Loya, Deputy Director for Policy; e-mail: camille.loya@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Rachel Sledge, Director (410) 767-8543; e-mail: rachel.sledge@maryland.gov
Justin Hayes, Deputy Director; e-mail: justin.hayes1@maryland.gov
OPERATIONS
(N00E01)
FY2024 appropriation: $30,511,512; authorized positions:
Appointed by Secretary of Human Services with Governor's approval:
Gloria L. Brown Burnett, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-8939
e-mail: glorial.brown@maryland.gov
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Amiya Norris, Records Officer (410) 767-8950; e-mail: amiya.norris@maryland.gov
SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Chanel A. Branch, Deputy Chief (410) 767-9671
e-mail: chanel.branch@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT
Nneka Willis-Gray, Director (410) 767-7675; e-mail: nneka.willis-gray@maryland.gov
Sang Kang, Deputy Director (410) 767-7404; e-mail: sang.kang@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICES
(NOOF0002 & NOOF0004, formerly 33.06.00.04)
FY2024 appropriation: $157,078,883; authorized positions: 88
Shernelle Crawford, Acting Chief Information Officer (410) 238-1282
e-mail: shernelle.crawford@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
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
Samantha Phillips-Chester, Acting Deputy Executive Director
e-mail: samantha.phillips@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
Kim Hale, Director (855) 853-8289, ext. 5285
e-mail: kim.hale1@maryland.gov
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Rajeshkumar Dave, Director (410) 767-7573
e-mail: rajeshkumar.dave@maryland.gov
PROGRAM POLICY
Vacancy, Division Director
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
Linda B. Garnett-Lucas, Director (410) 767-6636; e-mail: linda.garnett-lucas@maryland.gov
POLICY & TRAINING
Jenna Janocha, Director (410) 767-7311; e-mail: jenna.janocha1@maryland.gov
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
Vacancy, Director
SPECIAL PROJECTS, GRANTS IMPLEMENTATION/MONITORING, & BALTIMORE CITY PROGRAMS
Myra Davis, Director (410) 844-7012; e-mail: myra.davis1@maryland.gov
Candice Roberts, Acting Chief of Staff (410) 767-7207; e-mail: candice.roberts@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF CASH PROGRAMS
Sarina Coates-Golden, Acting Senior Director (410) 767-7745
e-mail: sarina.coatesgolden@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
Yolanda M. Dockery, Acting Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7670
e-mail: yolanda.dockery@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 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE PERFORMANCE & POLICY COMPLIANCE
OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY PROGRAMS
MARYLAND OFFICE FOR REFUGEES & ASYLEES
OFFICE OF TRAININGOFFICE OF PROGRAMS
Ignatius Iwuala, Acting Deputy Executive Director (240) 508-9163
e-mail: ignatius.iwuala@maryland.gov
EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
(N00I0007, formerly N00A0107)
FY2024 appropriation: $18,041,238
Judith Potter-Brown, Assistant Director (410) 767-7261
e-mail: judith.potterbrown1@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Emily Bauer, Director (443) 257-0223; e-mail: emily.bauer1@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/tefap/
LaBelle Hargrove, Director (410) 767-7328
e-mail: labelle.hargrove@maryland.gov
(N00I0006, formerly N00C0112, formerly 33.03.01.12)
FY2024 appropriation: $215,415,995; authorized positions:
Courtney A. Thomas-Winterberg, Interim Director (410) 767-5324
e-mail: courtney.thomas@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/
Crystal Drayton, Director (410) 767-7028
e-mail: crystal.drayton2@maryland.gov
(N00I0005, formerly N00C0103, formerly 33.03.01.03)
FY2024 appropriation: $35,000,804; authorized positions:
Myat Lin, Director (410) 767-7344
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
FOSTER YOUTH OMBUDS
Loney H. Nguyen, Foster Youth Ombuds (443) 509-0348; e-mail: loney.nguyen1@maryland.gov
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION
Ardena Walker, Director (410) 767-5773
e-mail: ardena.walker1@maryland.gov
PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director (410) 853-3725
Shalini Arora, Deputy Director of Adult Services (410) 767-4149
e-mail: shalini.arora1@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 (410) 767-7166; e-mail: greg.sesek@maryland.gov
web: https://dhs.maryland.gov/maryland-commission-caregiving/
INTERSTATE COMPACT ON PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
Charles M. Gentemann, Supervisor (410) 767-7159
e-mail: charles.gentemann@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/other-services/interstate-compact-on-placement-of-children/
PERMANENCY
Tanisha Sanders, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-7018; 1-800-39-ADOPT (toll free)
e-mail: tanisha.sanders1@maryland.gov
PLACEMENT
Debra-Lynn Pierson, Program Manager (410) 767-0127
e-mail: debralynn.pierson@maryland.gov
MUTUAL-CONSENT VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRY
PROTECTION, PREVENTION & PRESERVATION SERVICESADOPTION, SEARCH, CONTACT & REUNION
e-mail: DLContact_Reunion_Services_DHS@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/adoption/search-contract-and-reunion/
e-mail: DLContact_Reunion_Services_DHS@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/adoption/search-contract-and-reunion/#MCVAR
Keisha Peterson, Director (410) 767-7144
e-mail: keisha.peterson1@maryland.gov
TALENT & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Daniel W. Wait, Deputy Secretary for Talent & Customer Service (410) 767-7879
e-mail: daniel.wait@maryland.gov
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
Cristyn Johnson Ward, Acting Chief Learning Officer (410) 767-8743; e-mail: cristyn.ward@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
Vacancy, Assistant Director ; e-mail:
Thelma Smith, Assistant Director (410) 767-9670; e-mail: thelma.smith@maryland.gov
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