DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

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

Sam Malhotra, Secretary of Human Resources (410) 767-7109
Gregory S. James, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-7616
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary for Programs (410) 767-6958
Craig F. Eichler, Deputy Secretary for Strategy & Administration (410) 767-7026

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: www.dhr.state.md.us
http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/about-dhr/customer-service/ (customer service)
https://www.marylandaccesspoint.info/consumer/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

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


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/blog/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 & Mental Hygiene; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; 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 Resources) (301) 610-4522
e-mail: judith.vaughan-prather@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/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
Patricia E. Cornish, 2016; Wandra Ashley-Williams, 2017; Lillian Cruz, 2017; Nicole S. A. Ingram, 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; Marylou N. Yam, Ph.D., 2017; Yun Jung Yang, 2019; Tawanda A. Bailey, 2020; Deborah L. Cartee, 2020; April Nyman, 2020; Betsy H. Ramirez, 2020; Ummu Bradley Thomas, 2020.

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
Kantria L. (Kandie) Leach, Director (410) 767-7655
e-mail: kantria.leach1@maryland.gov

Gerald G. Stansbury, Deputy Director (410) 767-7202
e-mail: gerald.stansbury@maryland.gov

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

Andrea Garvey, Deputy Director (410) 767-6586
e-mail: andrea.garvey@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
William E. Johnson, Jr., Inspector General (443) 378-4060
e-mail: william.johnson1@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

OFFICE OF MODERNIZATION
John T. (Tom) Fusting, Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-7427
e-mail: tom.fusting@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/blog/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

Michel N. Korbey, Assistant Deputy Secretary (410) 767-7939
e-mail: mike.korbey@maryland.gov

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

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.

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 & Mental Hygiene: Richa Ranade

Appointed by Secretary of Human Resources: 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 Pion, 2018; Glen W. Wiedeck, 2018; Charlene M. Dukes, Ed.D., 2019; Vernice R. McKee, 2019; Krista Trahan, 2019.

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 ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

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

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

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

MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Debra S. 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) 316-3444
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) 767-8910
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, Acting Director (410) 455-7511
e-mail: virginia.johnson@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF PROGRAM EVALUATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7951


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

OFFICE OF PROGRAMS
Ann C. Flagg, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7187
e-mail: ann.flagg@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF POLICY, RESEARCH, & TRAINING
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-8368


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

BUREAU OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Sara K. Muempfer, Director (410) 767-3045
e-mail: sara.muempfer@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
(N00I0006, formerly N00C0112, formerly 33.03.01.12)
FY2017 appropriation: $140,799,930; authorized positions: 16.87
Matthew D. Lyons, Director (410) 767-7415
e-mail: matthew.lyons@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/office-of-home-energy-programs/

OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-2346


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

BUREAU OF HOMELESS SERVICES
Heather M. Sheridan, Director (410) 767-6829
e-mail: heather.sheridan@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/bureau-of-homeless-services/

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
Vacancy, Program Manager (410) 767-7328
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/tefap/

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/blog/maryland-office-for-refugees-and-asylees/

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Vacancy, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7719

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

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

QUALITY ASSURANCE, RESEARCH & EVALUATION
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-7650


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

PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7506


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/blog/office-of-adult-services/
MARYLAND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT COORDINATING COUNCIL
Staff: Dorinda A. Adams (410) 767-7323; e-mail: dorinda.adams@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/maryland-caregivers-support-coordinating-council/


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Elizabeth A. Weglein, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2016
Terri Lynn Williams. Term expires 2013.

Tina Bullock; Mary E. Chaput; Kevin T. Dougherty; Jennifer L. Eastman; Renee S. Fredericksen, D.P.A.; Betty Jones; Brooke V. Kaiser; Connie M. Marth; Cynthia G. Peterman; April V. Seitz; M. Ann Squire; Nathaniel T. Sweeney. Terms expire 2016.

Anthony Jackson; Angela M. Sittler; Joan B. Smith. Terms expire 2019.

PROGRAMS
Dorinda A. Adams, Manager (410) 767-7323; e-mail: dorinda.adams@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: Sam Malhotra, Secretary of Human Resources

Appointed by Secretary of Human Resources: 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 & Mental Hygiene; John T. McGinnis, designee of State Superintendent of Schools.

FOSTER CARE POLICY & PRACTICE
Steven T. Youngblood, Director (410) 767-7695
e-mail: steven.youngblood@maryland.gov

CHILD WELFARE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Karen M. 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

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/blog/other-services/interstate-compact-on-placement-of-children/

PERMANENCY SERVICES
Sean Bloodsworth, Manager (410) 767-7695; 1-800-39A-DOPT (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/blog/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/blog/adoption/search-contract-and-reunion/#MCVAR

PLACEMENT SERVICES & INTERAGENCY INITIATIVES
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-7919

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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