DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

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

Rafael J. López, 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, 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
(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/

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Vacancy, Senior Advisor to Secretary (410) 767-6958; e-mail:
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

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

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: Karla N. Smith

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.

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)
FY2025 appropriation: $811,299; 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. López, 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)
FY2025 appropriation: $176,315; 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/

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Tawanda A. Bailey, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2024
Maxine Griffin Somerville, 1st Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2024

Deborah L. Cartee; 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.

Judy A. Carbone; 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. Terms expire 2026.

Pier A. H. Blake; Jonathan Carrington; Gloria D. Dent; Sarah A. Klein; Linda Pak. Terms expire 2027.

Tazeen Asiya Ahmad, 2028.

CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
FY2025 appropriation: $10,136,745; authorized positions:
Teminka Rawlings, Director (410) 767-3193
e-mail: teminka.rawlings@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.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
Jessica L. Smith, Acting Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-7753; e-mail: jessica.smith5@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:


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

BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Jason Kramer, Director (410) 767-7201
e-mail: jason.kramer1@maryland.gov

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 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, Director (410) 767-7871; e-mail: robin.harvey2@maryland.gov
Nalica Goods, 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 (MD THINK)
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
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

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
(N00E0102)
FY2025 appropriation: $10,745,061; authorized positions:
Cynthia E. Smith, Acting Chief (410) 767-7699; e-mail: cynthia.smith1@maryland.gov
Chanel A. Branch, Deputy Chief (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, Acting Deputy Chief
e-mail: rolando.delgado@maryland.gov
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Travis Thomas, Administrator (410) 767-2112; e-mail: travis.thomas2@maryland.gov

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

RISK MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 767-7671

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
Monica Hariri, Deputy Director (410) 767-9661; e-mail: monica.hariri2@maryland.gov
Sang Kang, Deputy Director (410) 767-7404; e-mail: sang.kang@maryland.gov


MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICES
(NOOF0002 & NOOF0004, formerly 33.06.00.04)
FY2025 appropriation: $187,061,128; authorized positions: 90
David Sloan, D.B.A., Chief Information Officer (410) 767-7740; e-mail: david.sloan2@maryland.gov
Michael Simmons, Deputy Director Information Security Officer (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, Acting Program Director, (410) 238-1242; email: nicole.pyles@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

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

PROGRAMS

Dominique Duncan, Executive Assistant (410) 767-7273; e-mail: dominique.duncan1@maryland.gov

REGULATIONS
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-7621

LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(N00G00, formerly 33.07.00)
FY2025 appropriation: $3,217,249,403; authorized positions: 5,179.38
Vacancy, Executive Director for Local Operations (410) 767-7939

CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION

(N00H00, formerly 33.08.00)
FY2025 appropriation: $38,074,793; 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 (667) 209-0552; 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
Grace Osemene, Director (410) 767-7882; e-mail: grace.osemene@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

CUSTOMER SERVICE & PATERNITY AFFIDAVIT PROGRAM
John D. Slowe, Director (410) 767-7433; e-mail: john.slowe@maryland.gov

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
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director; e-mail:
Samantha Phillips-Chester, Acting 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
Nakia Thomas, Acting Director (301) 610-4628; e-mail: nakia.thomas4@maryland.gov

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

SPECIAL PROJECTS, GRANTS IMPLEMENTATION/MONITORING, & BALTIMORE CITY PROGRAMS
Myra Davis, Director (410) 844-7012
e-mail: myra.davis1@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION

(N00I00, formerly 33.09.00)
FY2025 appropriation: $368,189,479; authorized positions: 230
Augustin Ntabaganyimana, Executive Director of Family Investment (410) 767-7190
e-mail: augustin.ntabaganyimana@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/

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

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Joanne D. Mason, Director (410) 767-7527
e-mail: joanne.mason@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7670


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 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
Ignatius Iwuala, Acting Deputy Executive Director (240) 508-9163
e-mail: ignatius.iwuala@maryland.gov

EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
(N00I0007, formerly N00A0107)
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/

OFFICE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE PERFORMANCE & POLICY COMPLIANCE
LaBelle Hargrove, Director (410) 767-7328
e-mail: labelle.hargrove@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
(N00I0006, formerly N00C0112, formerly 33.03.01.12)
FY2025 appropriation: $201,395,698; 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/

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


MARYLAND OFFICE FOR REFUGEES & ASYLEES
(N00I0005, formerly N00C0103, formerly 33.03.01.03)
FY2025 appropriation: $47,516,539; 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/

OFFICE OF TRAINING
Mark S. Button, Director (410) 767-8368
e-mail: mark.button1@maryland.gov

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

(N00B00, formerly 33.02.00)
FY2025 appropriation: $36,947,784; 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

OPERATIONS
ReMonte Green, Deputy Executive Director of Child & Family Well-Being (410) 767-5324
e-mail: remonte.green@maryland.gov

FOSTER PARENT OMBUDS
Rebecca Rice, Resource Parent Ombuds (443) 902-1826; e-mail: rebecca.rice1@maryland.gov


FOSTER YOUTH OMBUDS
Vacancy, Foster Youth Ombuds (443) 509-0348; e-mail:

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION
Ardena Walker, Director (410) 767-5773
e-mail: ardena.walker1@maryland.gov

PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director (410) 853-3725

OFFICE OF ADULT SERVICES
(N00C0107, formerly 33.03.01.07)
Gregory R. Sesek, Director (410) 767-7166
e-mail: greg.sesek@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/office-of-adult-services/

Shalini Arora, Deputy Director of Adult Services (410) 767-4149
e-mail: shalini.arora1@maryland.gov

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/

Jennifer L. Eastman, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2025


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Terri E. Johnson; M. Ann Squire. Terms expire 2022.

Shalini Arora; Lawrence A. Bram; Mary Anne K. Breschi; Shirlene Carr; Kathryn S. Farinholt; Patricia J. Morris; Yetunde Olobatuyi; Theresa R. Robertson; Chalarra A. Sessoms; Trina Townsend; Esther Ward; Katherine I. Wehr; Molly Wisniewski. Terms expire 2025.

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
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/other-services/interstate-compact-on-placement-of-children/

PERMANENCY
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7018; 1-800-39-ADOPT (toll free)
e-mail:

PLACEMENT
Debra-Lynn Pierson, Program Manager (410) 767-0127
e-mail: debralynn.pierson@maryland.gov

ADOPTION, SEARCH, CONTACT & REUNION
e-mail: DLContact_Reunion_Services_DHS@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/adoption/search-contract-and-reunion/

MUTUAL-CONSENT VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRY
e-mail: DLContact_Reunion_Services_DHS@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/adoption/search-contract-and-reunion/#MCVAR

PROTECTION, PREVENTION & PRESERVATION SERVICES
Keisha Peterson, Director (410) 767-7144
e-mail: keisha.peterson1@maryland.gov

TALENT & CUSTOMER SERVICE

OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Thomas W. Smith, Director (410) 767-9725
e-mail: thomas.smith1@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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