DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

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

Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Resources (410) 767-7109
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-7000
Carnitra D. White, Interim Deputy Secretary for Programs (410) 767-7109

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)
e-mail: dhr-help@dhr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 333-0392; tty: (410) 767-7025
web: www.dhr.state.md.us
www.mdmap.info/index.php (health & support services - Maryland Access Point)

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

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

STATE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(N00A0102, formerly 33.01.01.02)
FY2015 appropriation: $880,574; authorized positions: 10
George Randall, Administrator (410) 238-1320; fax: (410) 238-1395
e-mail: george.randall@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/crbc

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: vacancy, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Antoinette Coward, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Lillian Jones-Cuffie, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Carl 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)
FY2015 appropriation: $202,677; authorized positions: 2
Judith Vaughan-Prather, Executive Director (appointed by Secretary of Human Resources) (301) 610-4522
e-mail: judith.prather@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=2393

Crystal Young, Program Coordinator (301) 610-4522; e-mail: crystal.young@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Patricia E. Cornish, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2016
Lynn R. Fitrell, Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2014
Mythili Bachu, 2013; Susan C. Elgin, Esq., 2014; Helen L. Holton, 2014; Roseanna E. Vogt, 2014; Nicole Y. Drew, 2015; Julia Glanz, 2015; Deborah A. Risper, 2015; Kathleen White, Ed.D., 2015; Sylvia D. Butler, 2016; Michele J. Hughes, 2016; Ginger Miller, 2016; Betsy H. Ramirez, 2016; Varsha Mathur Sharma, Esq., 2016; Toni Sandridge, 2017; Wandra Ashley-Williams, 2018; Homayara Haque Aziz, M.D., 2018; Darlene Breck, 2018; Lillian Cruz, 2018; Lorna P. Forde, 2018; Velvet D. Johnson, Esq., 2018; Anita Lombardi Riley, 2018; Cara E. Tenenbaum, Esq., 2018; Agnes D. Williams, 2018.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Vacancy, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7616


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 PARENT OMBUDSMAN
John J. Bertulis, Foster Parent Ombudsman (410) 767-7561
e-mail: john.bertulis@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Brian M. Schleter, Director (410) 767-8944
e-mail: brian.schleter@maryland.gov
web: http://news.dhr.maryland.gov/

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-7758


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

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Netsanet Kibret, Director (410) 767-6886, (410) 260-7787 (Annapolis)
e-mail: netsanet.kibret@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-7710


OFFICE OF LICENSING & MONITORING
Darlene Ham, Executive Director (410) 767-7799
e-mail: darlene.ham@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF POLICY & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Angela M. Cabellon, Assistant Secretary (410) 767-8193
e-mail: angela.cabellon@maryland.gov

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Gregory Sileo, Director (410) 767-6958
e-mail: greg.sileo@maryland.gov

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Shanda C. Crowder, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7754
e-mail: shandac.crowder@maryland.gov

BUDGET & CENTRAL SERVICES
Nancy D. Monseaux, Manager (410) 767-7144
e-mail: nancy.monseaux@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
David M. Ayer, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-8946
e-mail: david.ayer@maryland.gov

CONTRACTS & MONITORING
Carol Fenderson, Manager (410) 767-5773
e-mail: carol.fenderson@maryland.gov

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

QUALITY ASSURANCE, RESEARCH & EVALUATION
Linda M. Carter, Manager (410) 767-7650
e-mail: lindam.carter@maryland.gov

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Sheritta Barr-Stanley, Manager (410) 767-7440
e-mail: sheritta.barr-stanley@maryland.gov

PROGRAMS
Deborah Ramelmeier, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7506
e-mail: debbie.ramelmeier@maryland.gov


ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE PROGRAM
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7506
ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE
Staff: Allyson T. Black (410) 767-7710; e-mail: allyson.black@maryland.gov

Chair: Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Resources

Appointed by Secretary of Human Resources: Sandra I. Barnes; Pamela M. Brown, Ph.D.; Paul DiLorenzo; Janet F. Hartge, Esq.; 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; Jane A. Walker; Tracy Watkins-Tribbitt.

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

OFFICE OF ADULT SERVICES
(N00C0107, formerly 33.03.01.07)
April V. Seitz, Director (410) 767-7569
e-mail: april.seitz@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=4522

MARYLAND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT COORDINATING COUNCIL
Staff: Dorinda Adams (410) 767-7323; e-mail: dorinda.adams@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Elizabeth A. Weglein, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2016
Ginger Miller; Terri Lynn Williams. Terms expire 2013.

Tina Bullock; Mary E. Chaput; Kevin T. Dougherty; Anthony Jackson; Mary D. Johnson; Betty Jones; Brooke V. Kaiser; Connie M. Marth; Cynthia Peterman; April V. Seitz; Joan B. Smith; M. Ann Squire; Casey Tiefenwerth. Terms expire 2016.

PROGRAMS
Dorinda Adams, Manager (410) 767-7323; e-mail: dorinda.adams@maryland.gov

CHILD WELFARE PRACTICE & POLICY


CHILD WELFARE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Karen Powell, Manager (410) 767-7788; e-mail: karen.powell@maryland.gov

IN-HOME SERVICES
Stephen K. Berry, Manager (410) 767-7018; e-mail: sberry@maryland.gov

PERMANENCY SERVICES
Jill Taylor, Manager (410) 767-7695; 1-800-39A-DOPT (toll free); e-mail: jill.taylor@maryland.gov


ADOPTION, SEARCH, CONTACT & REUNION
Ramona Hoyle, Analyst (410) 767-7663; 1-800-39A-DOPT (toll free); e-mail: ramona.hoyle@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=2996

MARYLAND ADOPTION RESOURCE EXCHANGE
Eloise W. Mooney, Analyst (410) 767-7359; e-mail: eloise.mooney@maryland.gov


MUTUAL-CONSENT VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRY
Ramona Hoyle, Adoption Analyst (410) 767-7663; e-mail: ramona.hoyle@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=3220

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES
Anita Wilkins, Manager (410) 767-7919
e-mail: anita.wilkins@maryland.gov


INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
Charles M. Gentemann, Deputy Compact Administrator (410) 767-7159; e-mail: charles.gentemann@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=4700

OPERATIONS

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
(N00E0102)
FY2015 appropriation: $10,620,645; authorized positions: 55
Rainier C. Harvey, Sr., Chief (410) 767-7699
e-mail: rainier.harvey@maryland.gov

Cynthia Smith, Deputy Chief (410) 767-8950
e-mail: cynthia.smith1@maryland.gov

FIELD OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7629

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Pamela A. Spring, Director (410) 767-3691; e-mail: pamela.spring@maryland.gov

FLEET MANAGEMENT
Ursula Young, Coordinator (410) 767-7013; e-mail: ursula.young@maryland.gov

REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS
Frank Collins, Assistant Director (410) 767-7039; e-mail: frank.collins@maryland.gov

CENTRAL FACILITY OPERATIONS
Shawn Caple, Supervisor (410) 767-8918
e-mail: shawn.caple@maryland.gov

SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Charles H. Evans, Director (410) 767-7460
e-mail: charlesh.evans@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Stafford Chipungu, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-7504

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

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
Barbara Walker, Director (410) 767-7740
e-mail: barbara.walker@maryland.gov

BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Stafford Chipungu, Director (410) 767-7592
e-mail: stafford.chipunga@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-7058


COST ALLOCATION & REVENUE MANAGEMENT
Gregg Holland, Director (410) 767-7465
e-mail: gregg.holland@maryland.gov

FINANCIAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Leon Eady, Supervisor (410) 767-7620; (410) 767-8999 (DHR FMIS help desk)
e-mail: leon.eady@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & PROGRAM EQUITY
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7655
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-7655

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

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-7597


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AUTOMATION, CLASSIFICATION, & PROCESSING
Deenna Greene, Manager (410) 767-5845
e-mail: deenna.greene@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
William E. Johnson, Jr., Inspector General (410) 585-2330
e-mail: william.johnson1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICES
(N00F0002 & N00F0004, formerly 33.06.00.04)
FY2015 appropriation: $69,475,296; authorized positions: 114
Kenyatta Powers, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-7214; (410) 238-1204
e-mail: kenyatta.powers@maryland.gov

ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER SYSTEM
Joseph May, Director (410) 238-3563; e-mail: joe.may@maryland.gov

PLANNING & POLICY
Tiyashi Dastidar, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7214; (410) 238-1204
e-mail: tiyashi.dastidar@maryland.gov

ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Sonia Marrero, Director (410) 238-1285; e-mail: sonia.marrero@maryland.gov

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Carol Burkindine, Applications Director (410) 238-1458
e-mail: carol.burkindine@maryland.gov

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


TECHNICAL SERVICES
Tanya Williams, Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 767-8396
e-mail: tanya.williams@maryland.gov

SECURITY SERVICES
Greg Yaculak, Chief Information Security Officer (410) 767-7652; e-mail: greg.yaculak@maryland.gov

PROGRAMS

STATE COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Claudia M. Remington, Executive Director (410) 767-7868; e-mail: claudia.remington@maryland.gov

Patricia K. Cronin, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2011

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Alison J. D'Alessandro; Adam C. Rosenberg, Esq.; Margaret E. Williams. Terms expire 2011.

Robin Davenport; Pamela S. Holtzinger. Terms expire 2012.

Jenipher Kollar Cochrane; Janice Goldwater; Wendy G. Lane, M.D.; Melissa S. Rock; Samantha A. Simpore. Terms expire 2014.

Aldene M. Ault, R.N.; Elizabeth J. Letourneau, Ph.D.; Danitza Simpson; Joan L. Stine. Terms expire 2016.

Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker: Susan K. McComas

Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Michael A. Dunston

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of Human Resources: Stephen K. Berry

Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Ralph Jones

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: John McGinnis

Representative of Maryland State's Attorneys' Association: Stephanie Porter, Esq.

Representatives of Children's Justice Act Committee (nonvoting). Elizabeth Anne Hoffman; Joan L. Stine.

CHILDRENS JUSTICE ACT COMMITTEE
Staff: Jessica L. Wheeler (410) 821-2824; e-mail: jwheeler@goccp.state.md.us

Appointed by State Council on Child Abuse & Neglect:
Arnold Eby, Chair, 2015
Howard Davidson, 2014; Edward T. Kilcullen, Jr., 2014; Larnzell Martin, Jr., 2014; Joan Little, 2015; Shalita O'Neale, 2015; Keith Pion, 2015; Glen W. Wiedeck, 2015; Leena Dev, M.D., 2016; Charlene M. Dukes, Ed.D., 2016; Kerry E. Hannan, Ph.D., 2016; Shawn Harrison, 2016; Vernice McKee, 2016; Joan L. Stine, 2016; Krista Trahan, 2016.

REGULATIONS
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-7621

LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(N00G00, formerly 33.07.00)
FY2015 appropriation: $2,312,189,829; authorized positions: 5,597.93

OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES
(N00A0104, formerly N00C0104, formerly 33.03.01.04)
FY2015 appropriation: $13,471,969; authorized positions: 4
Audre G. Davis, Director (410) 767-7299
e-mail: audre.davis@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=3421

CHILD-SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

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

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

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

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Jarnice Y. Johnson, Director (301) 316-3436; e-mail: jarnice.johnson@maryland.gov

CONTRACT SERVICES
Vashti Green, Assistant Director (410) 767-8805; e-mail: vashti.green@maryland.gov

POLICY
Marc Clasen, Director (410) 767-3642; e-mail: marc.clasen@maryland.gov

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

BANKING & ACCOUNTING
George Varghese, Director (410) 767-7877; e-mail: george.varghese@maryland.gov

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVES
Ronald Nix, Grant Monitor (410) 767-7398
e-mail: ronald.nix@maryland.gov

FIELD SERVICES
Stephanie Usserey, Director (410) 767-7904
e-mail: stephanie.usserey@maryland.gov

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Linda Laster, Director (410) 767-2934
e-mail: linda.laster@maryland.gov

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Raymond Stewart, Assistant 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
John Slowe, Director (410) 767-7433
e-mail: john.slowe@maryland.gov

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

MARYLAND PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PROGRAM
John Slowe, Acting Director (410) 767-7433
e-mail: john.slowe@maryland.gov

SPECIAL PROJECTS & TRAINING
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-2513


BALTIMORE CITY QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW TEAM
Jacqueline Taylor, Assistant Director (410) 767-7673; e-mail: jacqueline.taylor@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE CITY PROGRAMS
Kim Perry, Assistant Director (410) 951-8132; e-mail: kim.perry@maryland.gov

TRAINING & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Geraline Ketter, Assistant Director (410) 767-0553; e-mail: geraline.ketter@maryland.gov

STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Cynthia Shockey, Director (443) 957-2683
e-mail: cynthia.shockey@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION

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

BUREAU OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Sara K. Muempfer, Director (410) 767-8192
e-mail: sara.muempfer@maryland.gov

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

BUREAU OF DISABILITY SERVICES
Cynthia Crawley-Fox, Director (410) 767-8910
e-mail: cynthia.fox@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF INFORMATION ANALYSIS
Yolanda Holmes, Director (410) 767-8238
e-mail: yolanda.holmes@maryland.gov

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

BUREAU OF PROGRAM EVALUATION
Angela Gustus, Director (410) 767-7951
e-mail: angela.gustus@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF PROGRAMS
Vince Kilduff, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7187
e-mail: vince.kilduff@maryland.gov
BUREAU OF POLICY, RESEARCH & TRAINING
Robert Ek, Director (410) 767-8368
e-mail: robert.ek@maryland.gov

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

MARYLAND OFFICE FOR REFUGEES & ASYLEES
(N00I0005, formerly N00C0103, formerly 33.03.01.03)
FY2015 appropriation: $14,617,543; authorized positions: 7
Ann Flagg, Director (410) 767-7394
e-mail: ann.flagg@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=3413

OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
(N00I0006, formerly N00C0112, formerly 33.03.01.12)
FY2015 appropriation: $142,264,871; authorized positions: 17.87
Lindsay Robbins, Director (410) 767-7415
e-mail: lindsay.robbins@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=4326

OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
Jacqueline Richardson, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7939
e-mail: jacqueline.richardson@maryland.gov


BUREAU OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT
(N00A0105)
FY2015 appropriation: $12,959,774; authorized positions: 9
Serena M. Reshard, Grants Manager (410) 767-8951
e-mail: serena.reshard@maryland.gov
SHELTER, NUTRITION, & SERVICE PROGRAM
(N00C0105, formerly 33.03.01.05)

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE
Shirlene Carr, Program Manager (410) 767-7328; e-mail: shirlene.carr@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=3912

HOMELESS PROGRAMS
Heather Sheridan, Director (410) 767-6829; e-mail: heather.sheridan@maryland.gov
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?page_id=3907

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