DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

• Group home hotline: 1-866-718-5496 (toll free)

Kevin P. Guistwite, Executive Director, Child Support Administration (410) 767-7606
Nicholette K. Smith-Bligen, Acting Executive Director of Family Investment (410) 767-7949
Rebecca Jones Gaston, 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)

Department of Human Services, 311 West Saratoga St., Baltimore, Maryland, January 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/
http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/about-dhr/customer-service/ (customer service)
https://www.marylandaccesspoint.info/consumer/index.php (health & support services - Maryland Access Point)

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Samantha L. Blizzard, Special Assistant to Secretary (410) 767-7365; e-mail: samantha.blizzard@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief Data Officer (410) 767-8775


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: Stacey E. Little, Ph.D.

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

Appointed by State Council on Child Abuse & Neglect to 3-year terms:
Arnold Eby, Chair, 2018
Kerry E. Hannan, Ph.D., 2016; Joan L. Stine, 2016; Kathleen Gallogly Cox, 2017; Edward T. Kilcullen, Jr., 2017; Larnzell Martin, Jr., 2017; Cynthia Williams, 2017; Mark Acosta, 2018; Joan Little, 2018; Shalita O'Neale, 2018; Keith D. Pion, 2018; Glen W. Wiedeck, 2018; Charlene M. Dukes, Ed.D., 2019; Vernice R. McKee, 2019; Krista Trahan, 2019.

STATE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(N00A0102, formerly 33.01.01.02)
FY2017 appropriation: $836,909; authorized positions: 10
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), 2015

Appointed by Governor: one vacancy

Elected by local review boards to 2-year terms: Delores Alexander; Doretha M. (Dee) Henry; Helen Diane Johnson; Maryanne K. MacClelland. Terms expire 2014.

Heidi Busch; Sheila Jessup; Sylvia Smith; James M. Trent. Terms expire 2015.

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, Licensing, & Regulation; 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)
FY2017 appropriation: $132,984; 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:
Mythili (Lee) Bachu, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2019
A. Diane Williams, Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2017
Wandra Ashley-Williams, 2017; Lillian Cruz, 2017; Velvet D. Johnson, Esq., 2017; Anita Lombardi Riley, 2017; Homayara Haque Aziz, M.D., 2018; Marianne Hyang Nam Brackney, 2018; Lorna P. Forde, 2018; Doris Hillian Ligon, 2018; Bonnie N. Luna, 2018; Marion C. Manski, 2018; Corinna Yi-Yuan Kuo Shen, 2018; Tamela E. Bresnahan, 2019; Gloria Chang, 2019; Carole Jaar Sepe, 2019; Yun Jung Yang, 2019; Tawanda A. Bailey, 2020; Deborah L. Cartee, 2020; Tamara D. England, 2020; April Nyman, 2020; Betsy H. Ramirez, 2020; Ummu Bradley Thomas, 2020; Nicole S. A. Ingram, 2021; Marylou N. Yam, Ph.D., 2021.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Craig F. Eichler, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7026
e-mail: craig.eichler@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
Angela K. Neal, Foster Care Youth Ombudsman (410) 767-7358
e-mail: angela.neal1@maryland.gov

FOSTER PARENT OMBUDSMAN
Jennifer Rosen, Foster Parent Ombudsman (410) 767-9672
e-mail: jennifer.rosen@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & PROGRAM EQUITY
Gerald G. Stansbury, Director (410) 767-7202; e-mail: gerald.stansbury@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-7202

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Netsanet Kibret, Director (410) 767-6886, (410) 260-7787 (Annapolis); e-mail: netsanet.kibret@maryland.gov
Jason K. Davidson, Assistant Director (410) 767-8543; e-mail: jason.davidson1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Terry P. Scates, Acting Inspector General (443) 378-4001
e-mail: terry.scates@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF AUDIT SERVICES
Marva M. Sutherland, Assistant Inspector General (443) 378-4008
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

MARYLAND TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION NETWORK (MD THINK)
Subramanian Muniasamy, Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-6958; e-mail: subi.muniasamy@maryland.gov
John C. Evans, Deputy Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-7427; e-mail: john.evans1@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
(N00E0102)
FY2017 appropriation: $10,620,257; authorized positions: 57
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

RISK MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7039


Cynthia E. Smith, Deputy Chief (410) 767-6652
e-mail: cynthia.smith1@maryland.gov

SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Chanel A. Branch, Director (410) 767-7763
e-mail: chanel.branch@maryland.gov

Curtis J. Murray, Deputy Chief (410) 767-3950
e-mail: curtis.murray1@maryland.gov

FACILITIES & FLEET MANAGEMENT
Ursula F. Young, Administrator (410) 767-8918; e-mail: ursula.young@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Stafford A. Chipungu, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-7746
e-mail: stafford.chipungu@maryland.gov

Margaret M. Hughes, Deputy Director (410) 767-7417
e-mail: peggy.hughes@maryland.gov

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
Catherine L. Dodson, Director (410) 767-7465
e-mail: catherine.dodson@maryland.gov

BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Romaine D. Young, Director (410) 767-7753
e-mail: romaine.young@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Katherine A. Morris, Director (410) 767-8944
e-mail: katherine.morris@maryland.gov
web: http://news.dhr.maryland.gov/

Paula L. Tolson, Deputy Director (410) 767-8947
e-mail: paula.tolson@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES
(N00A0104, formerly N00C0104, formerly 33.03.01.04)
FY2017 appropriation: $14,088,467; authorized positions: 4
Audre G. Davis, Director (410) 767-7299
e-mail: audre.davis@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/maryland-legal-services-program/

OFFICE OF LICENSING & MONITORING
Darlene V. Ham, Executive Director (410) 767-7447
e-mail: darlene.ham@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT
Sandra V. Johnson, Director (410) 767-7408
e-mail: sandy.johnson@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT COMPLIANCE
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-1693


OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICES
(N00F0002 & N00F0004, formerly 33.06.00.04)
FY2017 appropriation: $70,709,514; 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

ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER SYSTEM
Vacancy, Director (410) 238-3563

POLICY & PLANNING
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7214

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Sheryl C. Parker, Applications Director (410) 238-3531
e-mail: sheryl.parker@maryland.gov

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (DHRIS)
MARYLAND CHILDREN'S ELECTRONIC SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION EXCHANGE (MD CHESSIE)


TECHNICAL SERVICES
Kenneth L. Whitcomb, Director (410) 767-7145
e-mail: kenneth.whitcomb@maryland.gov

SECURITY SERVICES
Rebecca A. (Becki) Dorffner-Byrd, Chief Information Security Officer (410) 767-7652; e-mail: becki.dorffner@maryland.gov

PROGRAMS

Vacancy, Assistant Deputy Secretary (410) 767-7939

REGULATIONS
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-7621

LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(N00G00, formerly 33.07.00)
FY2017 appropriation: $2,175,769,549; authorized positions: 5,387.88

CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Meredith Gupton, Director (410) 222-2850
e-mail: meredith.gupton@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE CITY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
James R. Graettinger, Director (410) 951-8175
e-mail: jamesrgraettinger@maximus.com

BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Lori A. Keel, Director (410) 561-3740
e-mail: lori.keel@maryland.gov

MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Debra S. Hinds, Director (301) 610-4602
e-mail: debbie.hinds@maryland.gov

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT
Jarnice Y. Johnson, Director (301) 316-3444
e-mail: jarnice.johnson@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Leyla F. Layman, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7375
e-mail: leyla.layman@maryland.gov

AUDITS & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-2934


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

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Raymond Stewart, Jr., Director (410) 767-7573
e-mail: raymond.stewart@maryland.gov

PROGRAMS
Regina M. (Gina) Higginbotham, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7886
e-mail: gina.higginbotham@maryland.gov

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

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

SPECIAL PROJECTS, GRANTS IMPLEMENTATION/MONITORING, & BALTIMORE CITY PROGRAMS
Tywanna L. Taylor, Director (410) 767-2513
e-mail: tywanna.taylor@maryland.gov

STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Cynthia E. Shockey, Director (855) 853-8289, ext. 5285
e-mail: cynthia.shockey@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION

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

OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
Vesta L. Kimble, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7947
e-mail: vesta.kimble@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF DISABILITY SERVICES
Cynthia C. Crawley-Fox, Director (410) 767-5015
e-mail: cynthia.fox@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF INFORMATION ANALYSIS
Antonio G. Santos, Jr., Director (410) 767-7190
e-mail: antonio.santos@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF LONG-TERM CARE
Virginia Johnson, Director (410) 455-7511
e-mail: virginia.johnson@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF PROGRAM EVALUATION
Christine P. Lumley, Director (410) 767-7951
e-mail: christine.lumley@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF QUALITY CONTROL
Carolyn V. Owens, Director (410) 767-4760
e-mail: carolyn.owens@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Joyce E. Westbrook, Director (410) 238-1299
e-mail: joyce.westbrook@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROGRAMS
Kim M. Lightfoot, Acting Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7028
e-mail: kim.lightfoot@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF POLICY, RESEARCH, & TRAINING
Carrie A. Durham, J.D., Director (410) 767-7328
e-mail: carrie.durham@maryland.gov


MARYLAND OFFICE FOR REFUGEES & ASYLEES
(N00I0005, formerly N00C0103, formerly 33.03.01.03)
FY2017 appropriation: $14,214,161; authorized positions: 5
Augustin Ntabaganyimana, Director (410) 767-7571
e-mail: augustin.ntabaganyimana@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/maryland-office-for-refugees-and-asylees/

BUREAU OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Shomare L. Braxton, Director (410) 767-7940
e-mail: shomare.braxton@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Augustin Ntabaganyimana, Acting Director (410) 767-7571
e-mail: augustin.ntabaganyimana@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
(N00I0006, formerly N00C0112, formerly 33.03.01.12)
FY2017 appropriation: $140,799,930; authorized positions: 16.87
William P. Freeman, Director (410) 767-5324
e-mail: bill.freeman@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/

BUREAU OF SPECIAL GRANTS
(N00I0007, formerly N00A0107)
FY2017 appropriation: $13,169,306; authorized positions: 10
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/

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Tennille R. Thomas, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7684
e-mail: tennille.thomas@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
David M. Ayer, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-8946
e-mail: david.ayer@maryland.gov
CONTRACTS & MONITORING
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-5773


DATA INTEGRITY UNIT
Pierre A. Verleysen, Manager (410) 952-3169
e-mail: pierre.verleysen@maryland.gov

QUALITY ASSURANCE, RESEARCH & EVALUATION
Hilary A. Laskey, Manager (410) 767-7650
e-mail: hilary.laskey@maryland.gov

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-7440


PROGRAMS & OUTCOMES IMPROVEMENT
Zamantha Gobourne, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7506
e-mail: zamantha.gobourne@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ADULT SERVICES
(N00C0107, formerly 33.03.01.07)
April V. Seitz, Director (410) 767-7569
e-mail: april.seitz@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/office-of-adult-services/
PROGRAMS
Dorinda A. Adams, Manager (410) 767-7323; e-mail: dorinda.adams@maryland.gov
MARYLAND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT COORDINATING COUNCIL
Staff: Dorinda A. Adams (410) 767-7323; e-mail: dorinda.adams@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/maryland-caregivers-support-coordinating-council/


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)


April V. Seitz. Term expires 2016.

Larry A. Bram; Tina Bullock; Mary E. Chaput; Jennifer L. Eastman; Renee S. Fredericksen, D.P.A.; Anthony Jackson; Betty Brown Jones; Connie M. Marth; Linda R. Ramsey; Christine A. Schoenberger; Angela M. Sittler; Joan B. Smith; M. Ann Squire; W. Chris D. Stewart; Nathaniel T. Sweeney. Terms expire 2019.

CHILD-PROTECTIVE SERVICES & FAMILY PRESERVATION
Stephen K. Berry, Director (410) 767-7018; e-mail: sberry@maryland.gov

ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE PROGRAM
Stephen K. Berry, Director (410) 767-7018
e-mail: sberry@maryland.gov
ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE
Staff: Audrey T. McLendon (410) 767-7902
e-mail: audrey.mclendon@maryland.gov

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; Emily Krouse; Scott D. Krugman, M.D.; Ryan Neely; Xavia Palmer; Richard E. Paulman, Ed.D.; Claudia M. Remington; Melissa S. Rock; Cathy S. Surace, Esq.; Vanita M. Taylor, Esq.; David Thompson; James M. Trent; Angela Vaughn-Lee; Jane A. Walker; Tracy Watkins-Tribbitt.

Ex officio: Albert A. Zachik, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; John T. McGinnis, designee of State Superintendent of Schools.

INTERSTATE COMPACT ON PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
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/

PLACEMENT & PERMANENCY
Brandi L. Stocksdale, Director (410) 767-7561; 1-800-39-ADOPT (toll free)
e-mail: brandi.stocksdale@maryland.gov


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/

MUTUAL-CONSENT VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRY
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

CHILD & FAMILY WELL-BEING
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-7695

SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT
Rena Z. Mohamed, Director (410) 767-7060
e-mail: rena.mohamed@maryland.gov

CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Linda M. Carter, Manager (410) 767-7650; e-mail: lindam.carter@maryland.gov

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-7060

STRATEGY & ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Barbara L. Jackson, Director (410) 767-7308
e-mail: barbara.jackson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Theresa A. Chrapaty, Director (410) 767-8806
e-mail: terry.chrapaty@maryland.gov

Daniel W. Wait, Deputy Director (410) 767-7879
e-mail: daniel.wait@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF STRATEGY & PERFORMANCE
Steven Benden, Director (410) 767-7710
e-mail: steven.benden@maryland.gov

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