Kevin P. Guistwite, Executive Director, Child Support Administration (410) 767-7606
Netsanet Kibret, Executive Director of Family Investment (410) 767-7949
Michelle L. Farr, Executive Director of Social Services (410) 767-7216
David E. Beller, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7726
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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STATE COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Claudia M. Remington, Executive Director (410) 767-7868, (410) 336-3820; e-mail: claudia.remington@maryland.gov
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: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: Susan K. McComas
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: 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:
Arnold Eby, Chair, 2018
Kathleen Gallogly Cox, 2018; Joan L. Little, 2018; Shalita O'Neale, 2018; Charlene M. Dukes, Ed.D., 2019; Kerry E. Hannan, Ph.D., 2019; Vernice R. McKee, 2019; Krista Trahan, 2019; Cynthia Callahan, 2020; Michelle Toba Chudow, M.D., 2020; Elizabeth A. Hall, 2020; Edward T. Kilcullen, Jr., 2020; Thomas T. Pyles, 2020; M. Diane Shaffer, 2020; Joan L. Stine, 2020; three vacancies.
STATE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(N00A0102, formerly 33.01.01.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $771,443; 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; Reginald Groce, Sr.; Beatrice Lee; Benia Richardson; Davina Richardson. Terms expire 2019.
Mary Ann Bleeke. Terms expire 2020.
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON MIGRATORY & SEASONAL FARM LABOR
e-mail: migrfarm6@dhr.state.md.us
Appointed by Governor:
Leon Johnson, Chair (chosen by Governor) (410) 651-1358
Earnestine B. Baker; Jeffrey F. Caruso, Esq.; Andrew H. Lohr, Jr.; Edwin D. Long, Jr.; Gilda C. McCullough; Guy Moore; Christopher D. Parker; Alma Roberts; two vacancies.
Ex officio: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture; Antoinette W. Coward, designee of Secretary of Health; Lourdes R. Padilla, Secretary of Human Services; Carl D. Reavis, designee of Secretary of Labor; Cvieta J. Sheridan, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Wesley N. Musser, Ph.D., designee of Director, Maryland Cooperative Extension.
MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
(N00A0103)
FY2020 appropriation: $136,719; authorized positions: 1
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/
Vacancy, Program Coordinator (301) 610-4522
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Yun Jung Yang, Esq., Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2023
Tawanda A. Bailey, Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2024
Maureen G. Colburn; Amanda L. Costley, Esq.; Lauren Lambert; Brenda J. McChriston; Roberta Pardo; Evelyne S. Steward; Marylou N. Yam, Ph.D. Terms expire 2021.
Melissa Hough Curtin; Eugenia B. Henry, Ph.D.; Patricia McHugh Lambert, Esq.; Bonnie N. Luna; Ishrat N. Memon; Luanne Ruddell; Corinna Yi-Yuan Kuo Shen. Terms expire 2022.
Tamela E. Bresnahan; Gloria Chang; Kristi S. Halford; Carole Jaar Sepe. Terms expire 2023.
Deborah L. Cartee; Essita R. Duncan, Esq.; Beth Anne Langrell; Maxine G. Somerville; Tamara England Wilson, D.Min. Terms expire 2024.
OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Stafford A. Chipungu, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-7746; e-mail: stafford.chipungu@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
CHIEF OF STAFF
Vacancy, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7026
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Katherine A. Morris, Director (410) 767-8944; e-mail: katherine.morris@maryland.gov
Paula L. Tolson, Deputy Director (410) 767-8947; e-mail: paula.tolson@maryland.gov
web: http://news.dhr.maryland.gov/
COUNSEL
David E. Beller, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7726; e-mail: david.beller@maryland.gov
Kathy F. Crosby, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-7726
Ann M. Sheridan, Deputy Counsel for Litigation (410) 767-2124
FOSTER CARE YOUTH OMBUDSMAN
Loney Nguyen, Foster Care Youth Ombudsman (410) 767-7358
e-mail: loney.nguyen@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & PROGRAM EQUITY
Gerald G. Stansbury, Director (410) 767-7202; e-mail: gerald.stansbury@maryland.gov
Cheryl V. Edwards, Deputy Director (410) 767-7202; e-mail: cheryl.edwards1@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Lauren C. Graziano, Director (410) 767-6886, (410) 260-7787 (Annapolis); e-mail: laurenc.graziano@maryland.gov
Rachel Sledge, Assistant Director (410) 767-8543; e-mail: rachel.sledge@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Kevin J. Carson, Inspector General (443) 378-4060
e-mail: kevin.carson@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIVE AUDIT
Terry P. Scates, Assistant Inspector General (443) 378-4001
e-mail: terry.scates@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICES
(N00F0002 & N00F0004, formerly 33.06.00.04)
FY2020 appropriation: $58,597,480; authorized positions: 100
Kenyatta G. Powers, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-7214; (410) 238-1204; e-mail: kenyatta.powers@maryland.gov
Tanya N. Williams, Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 767-7214; e-mail: tanya.williams@maryland.gov
POLICY & PLANNING
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7214
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Sheryl C. Parker, Applications Director (410) 238-3531
e-mail: sheryl.parker@maryland.gov
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Kenneth L. Whitcomb, Director (410) 767-7145
e-mail: kenneth.whitcomb@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION
Subramanian Muniasamy, Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-6958
e-mail: subi.muniasamy@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-7427
MARYLAND TOTAL HUMAN-SERVICES INFORMATION NETWORK (MD THINK)
OPERATIONS
(N00E01)
FY2020 appropriation: $31,830,666; authorized positions: 180.63
Appointed by Secretary of Human Services with Governor's approval:
Gregory S. James, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-7616
e-mail: gregory.james@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF LICENSING & MONITORING
Robin Harvey, Executive Director (410) 767-7447
e-mail: robin.harvey2@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT
Sandra V. Johnson, Director (410) 767-7408
e-mail: sandy.johnson@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF REGIONAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Jennifer Charlton, Director (410) 767-
e-mail: jennifer.charlton@maryland.gov
PROGRAMS
Appointed by Secretary of Human Services with Governor's approval:
Kimberly P. Irvine, Deputy Secretary for Programs (410) 767-5034
e-mail: kimberly.irvine@maryland.gov
Jo Ann Wilson-Harfst, Assistant Deputy Secretary (410) 767-7939
e-mail: joann.wilson-harfst@maryland.gov
CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION
(N00H00, formerly 33.08.00)
FY2020 appropriation: $42,149,245; authorized positions: 68.3
Kevin P. Guistwite, Executive Director (410) 767-7606
1-800-332-6347 (customer service, toll free)
e-mail: kevin.guistwite@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/child-support-services/
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. Usserey, Director (410) 767-7904
e-mail: stephanie.usserey@maryland.gov
STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Cynthia E. Shockey, Director (855) 853-8289, ext. 5285
e-mail: cynthia.shockey@maryland.gov
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Raymond Stewart, Jr., Director (410) 767-7573
e-mail: raymond.stewart@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
Jo-Ella J. Brooks, Director (301) 610-4602; e-mail: jo-ella.brooks@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
Nasa S. Hawkes, Director (410) 767-2513
e-mail: nasa.hawkes1@maryland.gov
Yolanda M. Dockery, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7670
e-mail: yolanda.dockery@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF CASH PROGRAMS
Lauren P. Molineaux, Director (410) 767-5015
e-mail: lauren.molineaux@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Daiquiri Anderson, Director (410) 767-8192
e-mail: daiquiri.anderson@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
LaSherra Ayala, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7190
e-mail: lasherra.ayala@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF PROGRAM EVALUATION
Christine P. Lumley, Director (410) 767-7951
e-mail: christine.lumley@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF QUALITY CONTROL
Ann R. Pope, Director (410) 767-7769
e-mail: ann.pope@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION & INFORMATION ANALYSIS
LaSherra Ayala, Director (410) 767-7190
e-mail: lasherra.ayala@maryland.gov
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 TRAINING
Tennille R. Thomas, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7684
DATA INTEGRITY UNIT
DATA, RESEARCH & EVALUATION
PROGRAMS & OUTCOMES IMPROVEMENT
Jennifer L. Eastman, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2022
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Tina M. Bullock; Linda R. Ramsey; one vacancy. Terms expire 2019.
Larry A. Bram; Mary Anne K. Breschi; Christina Church; Lynette N. Fisher; Florence C. Harvey; Terri E. Johnson; Constance M. Marth; Patricia J. Morris; Theresa Robertson; Christine Schoenberger; Joan B. Smith; M. Ann Squire; W. Chris D. Stewart; Esther Ward. Terms expire 2022.
Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: Karen Lewis Young
CHILD-PROTECTIVE SERVICES & FAMILY PRESERVATION
Chair: Lourdes R. Padilla, Secretary of Human Services
Appointed by Secretary of Human Services: Sandra I. Barnes; Pamela M. Brown, Ph.D.; Paul DiLorenzo; Losmin Jimenz; Scott D. Krugman, M.D.; Ryan Neely; Claudia M. Remington; Melissa S. Rock; Cathy S. Surace, Esq.; Vanita M. Taylor, Esq.; James M. Trent; Angela Vaughn-Lee; Jane A. Walker; five vacancies.
Ex officio: Thomas J. Merrick, designee of Secretary of Health; John T. McGinnis, designee of State Superintendent of Schools.
INTERSTATE COMPACT ON PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
PLACEMENT & PERMANENCY
MUTUAL-CONSENT VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRY
SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Cynthia E. Smith, Deputy Chief (410) 767-6652
Curtis J. Murray, Deputy Chief (410) 767-3950
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
FOSTER PARENT OMBUDSMAN
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Daniel W. Wait, Deputy Director (410) 767-7879
OFFICE OF PLANNING
OFFICE OF PROGRAMS
Augustin Ntabaganyimana, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7571
e-mail: augustin.ntabaganyimana@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF SPECIAL GRANTS
(N00I0007, formerly N00A0107)
FY2020 appropriation: $7,939,026
Bonnie S. Ariano, Director (410) 767-7261; e-mail: bonnie.ariano@maryland.gov
EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Randy E. Graybeal, Program Manager (410) 767-7015; e-mail: randy.graybeal@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/tefap/
(N00I0006, formerly N00C0112, formerly 33.03.01.12)
FY2020 appropriation: $126,934,131; authorized positions: 15.87
William P. Freeman, Director (410) 767-5324; e-mail: bill.freeman@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
Marie J. McLendon, Director (410) 767-4760; e-mail: marie.mclendon1@maryland.gov
Carrie A. Durham, J.D., Director (410) 767-7328; e-mail: carrie.durham@maryland.gov
(N00I0005, formerly N00C0103, formerly 33.03.01.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $14,626,485; 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
SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
(N00B00, formerly 33.02.00)
FY2020 appropriation: $26,728,589; authorized positions: 116
Michelle L. Farr, Executive Director (410) 767-7216
e-mail: michelle.farr1@maryland.gov
e-mail: tennille.thomas@maryland.gov
OPERATIONS
David M. Ayer, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-8946
e-mail: david.ayer@maryland.gov
CONTRACTS & MONITORING
Ardena Walker, Manager (410) 767-5773
e-mail: ardena.walker1@maryland.gov
Pierre A. Verleysen, Manager (410) 952-3169
e-mail: pierre.verleysen@maryland.gov
Hilary A. Laskey, Manager (410) 767-7650
e-mail: hilary.laskey@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7506
OFFICE OF ADULT SERVICES
(N00C0107, formerly 33.03.01.07)
Dorinda A. Adams, Director (410) 767-7569
e-mail: dorinda.adams@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/office-of-adult-services/
HOME SERVICES
Gregory Seek, Manager (410) 767-7323; e-mail: greg.seek@maryland.gov
MARYLAND COMMISSION ON CAREGIVING
Staff: Dorinda A. Adams (410) 767-7323; e-mail: dorinda.adams@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7018
ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE PROGRAM
Corine A. Mullings, Analyst (410) 767-7796; e-mail: corine.mullings@maryland.gov
ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE
Staff: Audrey T. McLendon (410) 767-7902; e-mail: audrey.mclendon@maryland.gov
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/
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7561; 1-800-39-ADOPT (toll free)
ADOPTION, 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
Rena Z. Mohamed, Director (410) 767-7060
e-mail: rena.mohamed@maryland.gov
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Denise L. Conway, Manager (410) 767-7650; e-mail: denise.conway@maryland.gov
Don Downing, Manager (410) 767-7060; e-mail: don.downing@maryland.gov
STRATEGY & ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Deputy Secetary (410) 767-7026
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
(N00E0102)
FY2020 appropriation: $9,788,838; authorized positions: 52.63
Rainier C. Harvey, Sr., Chief (410) 767-7699
e-mail: rainier.harvey@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Bethany N. Brown, Director (410) 767-3691
e-mail: bethany.brown@maryland.gov
e-mail: cynthia.smith1@maryland.gov
e-mail: curtis.murray1@maryland.gov
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Chianti D. Thomas, Administrator (410) 767-8918
e-mail: chianti.thomas@maryland.gov
Curtis J. Murray, Records Officer (410) 767-3950
e-mail: curtis.murray@maryland.gov
Valerie Fowlkes, Director (410) 767-9669
e-mail: valerie.fowlkes@maryland.gov
Barbara L. Jackson, Director (410) 767-7308
e-mail: barbara.jackson@maryland.gov
Jennifer Rosen, Foster Parent Ombudsman (410) 767-9672
e-mail: jennifer.rosen@maryland.gov
Theresa A. Chrapaty, Director (410) 767-8806
e-mail: terry.chrapaty@maryland.gov
e-mail: daniel.wait@maryland.gov
Steven Benden, Director (410) 767-7710
e-mail: steven.benden@maryland.gov
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