MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Thomas C. Andrews, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0136

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

• Coronavirus Disease
• Ebola Virus Disease
• Flu Preparedness: (410) 767-6500; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
• Health Care; Health Hotlines; Health Hot Topics: 1-866-866-2769 (toll free, 24-hour-a-day)
• HealthChoice: (410) 767-5800, 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Health Improvement Process, State (SHIP)
• Health Insurance questions
• Influenza (Flu)
• Medical Assistance (Medicaid): 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Medicare
• Opioid & other substance abuse disorders 1-800-422-0009 (toll free)
• Pharmacy Assistance (Medicaid): 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program 1-800-551-5995 (toll free)
• Smoking Stops Here: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) (toll free)
• Zika Virus

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

STATE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM
Staff: Kristen Gwaltney; e-mail: kristen.gwaltney@maryland.gov
web: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/mch/Pages/cfr-home.aspx

Appointed by Governor:
Richard Lichenstein, M.D., Chair (chosen by Team)
Richelle J. Cricks; Patricia K. Cronin; Leena S. Dev, M.D.; Mary L. Gentile; Cynthia Wright Johnson, R.N.; Ivone Kim, M.D.; Sharyn A. King; Neveen H. Kurtom, Esq.; Laurel Anne Moody; Shantell L. Roberts; Anntinette D. Williams; Joyce P. Williams, D.N.P.

Representing State Infant Death Syndrome Information & Counseling Program: A. Latoya Bates

Ex officio: Karen Anderson-Scott, Esq., designee of Attorney General; Shelly S. Choo, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Katie R. Pedersen, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Jennifer Maehr, M.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Sgt. David J. Sexton, designee of Secretary of State Police; Alicia L. Mezu, R.N., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Jessica K. Wheeler, Deputy Director, Division of Children & Youth, Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, & Victim Services; Ling Li, M.D., designee of Chief Medical Examiner; Maria Rodowski-Stanco, M.D., designee of Executive Director, Behavioral Health Administration; Lee Hurt, Dr.P.H., designee of Deputy Director, Division of Vital Records; Deborah W. Feinstein, Esq., designee of President, Maryland State's Attorneys' Association.

Meetings:

MORBIDITY, MORTALITY, & QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Benjamin K. Wormser, M.D., Chair (410) 767-6723; e-mail: benjamin.wormser@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms: Mary Mayzel, 2022; Blair M. Eig, M.D., 2023; Andreea A. Creanga, M.D., Ph.D., 2023; Nancy A. Baker, R.N., 2024; Amar A. Mukhtar, D.O , 2024; one vacancy.

Representing Maryland Association of County Health Officers: Jennifer P. Corder, M.D.; Maria Maguire, M.D.; Diane E. Young, R.N.

Representing Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: W. Christopher Golden, M.D.

Representing University of Maryland School of Medicine: May Hsieh Blanchard, M.D.

Ex officio, Maryland Dept. of Health: Shelly S. Choo, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Suzette Tucker, designee of Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health; Lisa A. Burgess, M.D., designee of Deputy Secretary, Health Care Financing; Pamela E. Southall, M.D., Interim Chief Medical Examiner; Donna L. Gugel, Director, Prevention & Health Promotion Administration; Courtney M. Carta, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; Carol M. Fenderson, designee of Director, Office of Health Care Quality; David A. Mann, M.D., Ph.D., designee of Director, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities; S. Lee Hurt, Dr.P.H., designee of Director, Vital Statistics Administration; Richard Lichenstein, M.D., Chair, State Child Fatality Review Team.

Ex officio: Katie R. Pedersen, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Carla L. Bailey, Ph.D., designee of Executive Director, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems; TraShawn Thornton-Davis, M.D., designee of Executive Director, Maryland State Medical Society; Stephen T. Michaels, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Hospital Association; Renee Fox, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics; Frederick S. Guckes, M.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Section, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Clark T. Johnson, M.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Maternal Mortality Review Committee.

Meetings:

STANDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON OPIOID-ASSOCIATED DISEASE PREVENTION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Staff: Peter G. DeMartino, Ph.D. (410) 767-5080; e-mail: peter.demartino@maryland.gov


Chair: Jinlene Chan, M.D., Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms: Christian Diamond; Samantha Kerr. Terms expire 2021.

Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D.; Charles Chaulk, M.D.; Col. Andre K Davis; Deanna Dunn, Pharm.D.; Sarah M. Kattakuzhy, M.D.; Zachary M. Kosinski; Andrea M. Lopez, Ph.D.; Sharon L. McClernan, R.N.; Terry G. Prochnow, R.N.; Robin E. Rickard; Harriet Smith; Victoria E. Sterling; two vacancies. Terms expire 2024.

Meetings:

PARKINSON’S DISEASE REGISTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair
Joshua D. Gottesman; Ian Edwards, D.P.T.; Fei Han, Ph.D.; Xiaobo Mao, Ph.D.; Sohail M. Qarni, M.D.; Friedrich Rainer von Coelin, M.D.; Larry Zarzecki. Terms expire 2026.

ADVISORY BOARD ON PRESCRIPTION-DRUG MONITORING
Staff: Sara Roberson (410) 402-8426; e-mail: sara.roberson1@maryland.gov
web: https://bha.health.maryland.gov/pdmp/pages/pdmp-advisory-board.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Richard A. DeBenedetto, Pharm.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health), 2022

Deondra P. Asike, M.D.; Amit Bhargava, M.D.; Marcia Y. Parris, M.D.; Joseph J. Scalese III. Terms expire 2022.

Matthew Crisafulli; Margaret Funk; Lenna Israbian-Jamgochian, Pharm.D.; Sirosh Masuood, M.D.; Todd J. Mattingly; Stephen A. Nichols, M.D.; Diana G. Shorter, D.N.P. Terms expire 2023.

Thomas C. C. Bond III. Term expires 2024.

Ex officio: Dixit H. Shah, designee of Secretary of Health; Justin Gross, designee of Secretary of State Police; Leslie E. Grant, D.D.S., designee of President, State Board of Dental Examiners; Heather Westerfield, D.N.P., designee of President, State Board of Nursing; Kevin M. Morgan, Pharm.D., designee of President, State Board of Pharmacy; Mark D. Olszyk, M.D., designee of Chair, State Board of Physicians; Arpana Duggirala-Deroy, D.P.M., designee of President, State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiner; P. David Sharpe, Ph.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission; Laurence B. Polsky, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Association of County Health Officers.

Meetings:

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Health: Anika A. H. Alvanzo, M.D.; Akhil Chhatre, M.D.; Dennis D. Dey, M.D.; Neil McGarvey, Pharm.D.; Sarah Merritt, M.D.; Gayatri Nimmagadda, M.D.; Jane Richardson, M.D.; Diane D. Romaine, D.M.D.; two vacancies. Terms expire 2022.

Kathryn Vranek, Pharm.D. Term expires 2023.

PREVENT WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health:

COMMITTEE ON REGISTERED NURSES PERSONALLY PREPARING & DISPENSING DRUGS & DEVICES IN LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Staff: Cybill Hartsell (410) 313-6292; e-mail: chartsell@howardcountymd.gov
Sheila A. Palmiotto, R.N. (410) 313-6115; e-mail: spalmiotto@howardcountymd.gov


Maura J. Rossman, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health)

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms: Valina R. Hartman, R.N.; Maura J. Rossman, M.D.

Appointed by Division of Drug Control, Maryland Dept. of Health, to 4-year term: Lisa J. Guy

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms: Kimberly Townsend, R.N.; one vacancy.

Appointed by State Board of Pharmacy to 4-year terms: Kristopher C. Rusinko, Pharm.D.; Michael N. Souranis.

Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year term: Matthew Dudzic

Terms expire 2023.

Meetings:

CHIEF OF STAFF
Thomas C. Andrews, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0136
e-mail: thomas.andrews@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Deidre McCabe, Director (410) 767-3536; e-mail: deidre.mccabe@maryland.gov
Charles L. Gischlar, Deputy Director (410) 767-6491; e-mail: charles.gischlar@maryland.gov
Maureen C. Regan, Deputy Director, Integrated Media (410) 767-5468; e-mail: maureen.regan@maryland.gov
Carlita B. Lindsey, Public Affairs Officer (410) 767-6504; e-mail: carlita.lindsey@maryland.gov; mdh.pia@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/newsroom/pages/index.aspx

OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Eva Benvenga, Acting Director (410) 767-8694
e-mail: eva.benvenga@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FINANCE
(formerly M00A0102)
Vacancy, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-3484
Aviel Glenner, Deputy Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-6074; e-mail: avi.glenner@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/fma/Pages/home.aspx

BUDGET MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Dominick J. Napolitano, Chief (410) 767-5195; e-mail: nick.napolitano@maryland.gov


COST ACCOUNTING & REIMBURSEMENTS DIVISION
Elizabeth A. Davis, Chief (410) 764-3455; e-mail: elizabeth.davis2@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/dca/Pages/Home.aspx

PROGRAM COST & ANALYSIS
Lillian D. Taylor, Deputy Chief (410) 767-5129; e-mail: lillian.taylor@maryland.gov
FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Nija S. Roberts, Director (410) 767-5820; e-mail: nija.roberts1@maryland.gov
GENERAL ACCOUNTING DIVISION
Michele M. Cohen, Chief (410) 767-5508; e-mail: michele.cohen1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5282
web: https://health.maryland.gov/govrmrel/Pages/home.aspx

Corey Carpenter, Director of Policy (410) 767-5586; e-mail: corey.carpenter@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-6499
Annapolis office: (410) 260-3190; fax: (410) 260-3199
web: https://health.maryland.gov/regs/pages/home.aspx

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS


OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Jennifer E. McMahan, Director (410) 767-5423; e-mail: jennifer.mcmahan@maryland.gov
Tammi D. Speights, Deputy Director (410) 767-6422; e-mail: tammi.speights@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/ohr/Pages/home.aspx

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Lisa Johnson Ellis, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 767-6510; e-mail: lisa.ellis@maryland.gov

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION
Harold Young III, Esq., Chief (410) 767-5466; e-mail: harold.young@maryland.gov

EMPLOYMENT DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6403


LABOR RELATIONS & RISK MANAGEMENT
Alex C. Doring, Esq., Chief (410) 767-1493; e-mail: alex.doring@maryland.gov

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION DIVISION
Janet M. Esser, Chief (410) 767-5976; e-mail: janet.esser@maryland.gov

TRAINING SERVICES DIVISION
David S. Mark, Chief (410) 767-1834; e-mail: david.mark@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/tsd/Pages/default.aspx

COUNSEL
Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1860; e-mail: kathleen.ellis@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Counsel, Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (410) 767-5292
Rhonda L. Edwards, Deputy Counsel, Health Occupations Boards (410) 767-4308; e-mail: rhonda.edwards@maryland.gov
Nicole Lugo Clark, Deputy Counsel, Medicaid (410) 767-1866; e-mail: nicole.lugoclark@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY
(M00Q0102, formerly M00C0103, formerly 32.03.01.03)
FY2021 appropriation: $16,837,919; authorized positions: 90
Subramanian (Subi) Muniasamy, Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-2234
e-mail: subi.muniasamy@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oit/Pages/home.aspx

Jason M. Cavey, Deputy Chief Technology Officer (410) 767-2234; e-mail: jason.cavey@maryland.gov
Matthew C. Otwell, Chief Information Security Officer (410) 767-5382; e-mail: matthew.otwell@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DIVISION
Evera M. Rutledge-Smith, Director & Chief of Staff (410) 767-6437; e-mail: evera.rutledge-smith@maryland.gov


APPLICATIONS DIVISION
Katyayani A. (Katy) Bhide, Director (410) 767-8305; e-mail: katyayani.bhide@maryland.gov

INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORK DIVISION
Michael M. Karolkowski, Director (410) 767-5306; e-mail: michael.karolkowski@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTS, & BUDGET
John R. Bohns, Director (410) 767-1057; e-mail: john.bohns@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Stephen V. Kolbe, Records Officer (410) 767-2234; e-mail: stephen.kolbe@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS
Keneithia J. Taylor, Executive Director & Fair Practices Officer (410) 767-6596
e-mail: keneithia.taylor@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oeop/Pages/Index.aspx

EQUAL ACCESS COMPLIANCE UNIT
Delinda A. Johnson Blake, Manager (410) 767-5184; e-mail: delinda.blake@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Janelle M. Robinson, Director (410) 767-6600; e-mail: janelle.robinson@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/OEOP/Pages/mbe.aspx

OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Joel G. Frushone, Director (410) 767-4639
e-mail: joel.frushone@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Frederick D. Doggett, Inspector General (410) 767-5784
e-mail: mdh.oig@maryland.gov, frederick.doggett@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oig/Pages/DHMH%20OIG.aspx

AUDITS DIVISION
Sha S. Brown, Assistant Inspector General (410) 767-5862; e-mail: sha.brown1@maryland.gov

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
Staff: Gay Y. Hutchen (410) 767-8448; e-mail: gay.hutchen@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oig/irb/Pages/irb.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Deanna Kelly, Pharm.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health), 2022
Jason M. Noel, Pharm.D., 2022; Clark J. Lee, Esq., 2023; Joy P. Nanda, Ph.D., 2024; Earl P. Stoddard III, Ph.D., 2024; James T. Yoe, Ph.D., 2024; Carol J. Johnston, 2025; Patricia M. Alt, Ph.D., 2022; one vacancy.

Alternates: Paul R. Fowler, D.O., 2021; David S. B. Blythe, M.D., 2022; Padric Hall, 2024; Kevin P. Meenan, 2025; Jose Rosado; three vacancies.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday

PROGRAM INTEGRITY DIVISION
Jennifer S. Forsythe, Esq., Assistant Inspector General (410) 767-6039; e-mail: jennifer.forsythe@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH & HEALTH DISPARITIES
Noel Brathwaite, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-7117; e-mail: noel.brathwaite@maryland.gov
Mark A. Martin, Ph.D., Deputy Director (410) 767-1052; e-mail: mark.martin1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mhhd/pages/home.aspx

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY HEALTH
Staff: Maisha Douyon Cover (410) 767-8995; e-mail: maisha.douyoncover@maryland.gov


Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Brian D. Smedley, Ph.D., Co-Chair, 2022
Kim Dobson Sydnor, Ph.D., Co-Chair, 2022


Sandra E. Conner; Darrell J. Gaskin; Astrid Jimenez, Esq.; Sonia E. Mora; Donald Shell, M.D. Terms expire 2022.

Sedona Brown; Raquel C. Greer, M.D.; Kerry H. Lessard; Hoai-An Truong, Pharm.D.; Allen L. Twigg; Nicolette Highsmith Vernick; Lara D. Wilson. Terms expire 2023.

Denise A. Barnes; Barbara A. Brookmyer, M.D.; Ulysses Michael Currie; Jaykant D. Parekh; Christy Russell; Sandy O Washington; one vacancy. Terms expire 2024.

CIGARETTE RESTITUTION FUND PROGRAM
web: https://crf.health.maryland.gov/Pages/Home.aspx

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

(M00K0101)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,843,984; authorized positions: 13
Lisa A. Burgess, M.D., Acting Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health (410) 402-8452
e-mail: lisa.burgess@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bhd/Pages/Home.aspx
Stephanie C. Slowly, Acting Chief of Staff (410) 402-8451
e-mail: stephanie.slowly1@maryland.gov

COMMITMENT TO VETERANS INITIATIVE, MARYLAND'S
Joy Ashcraft, Director (410) 402-8329
e-mail: joy.ashcraft@maryland.gov


CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE & MENTAL DISORDERS
Patricia B. Miedusiewski, Administrator (410) 767-5509
e-mail: pat.miedusiewski@maryland.gov

RESIDENT GRIEVANCE SYSTEM
Rhonda W. Callum, Director (410) 767-6888
e-mail: rhonda.callum@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION

(M00M01, formerly 32.13.01)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,382,080,830; authorized positions: 172.5
Bernard A. Simons, Deputy Secretary for Developmental Disabilities (410) 767-5607
e-mail: bernard.simons@maryland.gov
web: https://dda.health.maryland.gov/Pages/home.aspx

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Tonia D. Ferguson, Esq., Chief of Staff (410) 767-6162
e-mail: tonia.ferguson@maryland.gov

MORTALITY & QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Nicole C. Smith (410) 767-5630; e-mail: nicolec.smith@maryland.gov


Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Kimberly B. Iaquinta, Chair, 2024
Laryssa M. Creswell, Ed.D., 2020; Candace Harris, 2023; Patrice O'Toole, 2023; Kimberly D. Albert, 2024; Sarah L. Benner, Pharm.D., 2024; Maria del Carmen Lopez- Arvizu, M.D., 2024; one vacancy.

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Laura C. Doherty; Rosamond Dove; Melanie F. Pepple, R.N.; Sohail M. Qarni, M.D.; Curtis Royster, Jr.; Helayne G. Sweet, D.B.H.; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Samantha P. Peel, designee of Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health; Patricia T. Nay, M.D., Director, Office of Health Care Quality.

OFFICE OF FISCAL SERVICES & OPERATIONS
Valerie A. Roddy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5607
e-mail: valerie.roddy@maryland.gov

FINANCE
Ronald L. Peele, Finance Director (410) 767-5633
e-mail: ronald.peele@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Peter C. DeFries, Director (410) 767-5573
e-mail: peter.defries@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF POLICY & PROGRAMS
O. Patricia Sastoque, Deputy Director (410) 767-5607
e-mail: patricia.sastoque@maryland.gov

ADVOCACY SUPPORTS
Goli Balakhan, Director (410) 234-8210
e-mail: goli.balakhan@maryland.gov

CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Janet L. Furman, Director (410) 767-5929
e-mail: janet.furman@maryland.gov

CLINICAL SERVICES
Meg E. DePasquale, Director (410) 767-5721
e-mail: meg.depasquale@maryland.gov

COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Yemonja Smalls, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-8693
e-mail: yemonja.smalls@maryland.gov

COURT-INVOLVED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Leslie A. McMillan, Director (410) 970-7472, ext. 2424
e-mail: leslie.mcmillan@maryland.gov

FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Rhonda K. Workman, Director (410) 767-8814
e-mail: rhonda.workman@maryland.gov

POLICY & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Terah A. Tessier, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-8692
e-mail: terah.tessier@maryland.gov

PROVIDER RELATIONS
Teara Quamina-Winmond, Director (410) 767-5566
e-mail: teara.winmond1@maryland.gov

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5614


CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION
Nicholas R. Burton, Regional Director (410) 234-8201; e-mail: nicholas.burton@maryland.gov
Bianca B. Renwick, Deputy Director (410) 234-8202; e-mail: bianca.renwick@maryland.gov

EASTERN SHORE REGION
Kimberly D. Gscheidle, Regional Director (410) 572-5922; e-mail: kimberly.gscheidle@maryland.gov
Rachel H. White, Deputy Director (410) 572-5948; e-mail: rachel.white@maryland.gov


HOLLY CENTER (Salisbury)
(M00M0501, formerly 32.13.05)
FY2021 appropriation: $17,431,174; authorized positions: 203.5
Mabel S. (Mae) Esh, Director (410) 572-6201
e-mail: mae.esh@maryland.gov

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
James W. Hartstein, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 2-year term), 2020
Joyce A. Farrare, 2020; Susan M. Blum, 2021; Robert M. McCaig, Esq., 2023; Mary L. Reese, 2023; Sally J. Smith, 2025; Robert M. Freeman, 2026.

Meetings:

SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGION
Onesta D. Duke, Acting Regional Director (301) 362-5120; e-mail: onesta.duke@maryland.gov
L. Michael Bryan, Deputy Director (301) 362-5118; e-mail: michael.bryan@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND REGION
Cathy L. Marshall, R.N., Regional Director (240) 313-3871; e-mail: cathy.marshall@maryland.gov
Linda D. Yale, Deputy Director (240) 313-3869; e-mail: linda.yale@maryland.gov

POTOMAC CENTER (Hagerstown)
(M00M0701, formerly 32.13.07)
FY2021 appropriation: $17,672,257; authorized positions: 188.6
Holly C. Young, O.T.D., Director (240) 313-3500
e-mail: holly.young@maryland.gov

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board, 4-year term)
Stephen L. Hummel, 2021; June O. Bond, Ed.D., 2023; Adi Nkwonta, Ed.D., 2024; William D. Shelton, 2024; Dawn G. Nalley, 2025; Vicki S. Leemon, Esq., 2026; one vacancy.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Nov.)

SECURE EVALUATION & THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT UNIT (Sykesville)
(M00M0601)
FY2021 appropriation: $8,017,563; authorized positions: 83.55
Holly C. Young, O.T.D., Director (240) 313-3500
e-mail: holly.young@maryland.gov

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

STATE ANATOMY BOARD

OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

OFFICE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY

OFFICE OF POPULATION HEALTH IMPROVEMENT

LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION

PREVENTION & HEALTH PROMOTION ADMINISTRATION

VITAL STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION

OPERATIONS

Lobby, Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6808

COURT-ORDERED EVALUATIONS & PLACEMENTS
Michele C. Fleming, Director (410) 724-3034
e-mail: michele.fleming@maryland.gov

CENTRALIZED ADMISSIONS
Jo Anne S. Dudeck, Chief (410) 724-3034
e-mail: jdudeck@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY FORENSIC AFTERCARE PROGRAM
Johanna G. Walter, Chief (410) 724-3031
e-mail: johannag.walter1@maryland.gov

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION
Leslie A. McMillan, Chief (410) 724-3210, ext. 6131; e-mail: leslie.mcmillan@maryland.gov

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Nicolle B. Birckhead, Chief (410) 724-3177
e-mail: nicolle.birckhead@maryland.gov

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
William A. Andalora, Director (410) 767-5926; e-mail: will.andalora@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-6821

OFFICE OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & PROCUREMENT
James Beauchamp, Director (410) 767-5335
e-mail: jim.beauchamp@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/opass/Pages/Home.aspx

ADMINISTRATION
Larrie L. Bennett, Assistant Director (410) 767-5186
e-mail: larrie.bennett@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT
Queen E. Davis, Assistant Director (410) 767-5335
e-mail: queen.davis@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF POLICE
Daniel J. Llewellyn, Director & Chief of Police (410) 767-2617; e-mail: daniel.llewellyn@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
(M00F06)
FY2021 appropriation: $14,885,088; authorized positions: 26
Sherry B. Adams, Director (410) 767-3541; e-mail: sherry.adams@maryland.gov
Veronica M. Black, Deputy Director (410) 767-8826; e-mail: veronica.black@maryland.gov
web: https://preparedness.health.maryland.gov/pages/home.aspx

BIOSURVEILLANCE
Albert J. Romanosky, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director & State Preparedness Coordinator (410) 767-6631
e-mail: al.romanosky@maryland.gov

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Sara S. Barra, Manager (410) 767-6434
e-mail: sara.barra@maryland.gov

MARYLAND RESPONDS MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS
Amanda C. Driesse, Coordinator (410) 767-7772
e-mail: amanda.driesse@maryland.gov

STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-6682


HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Nicole S. Brown, Manager (410) 767-0639
e-mail: nicole.brown@maryland.gov

PLANNING
Kristin A. Dietz, Chief (410) 767-0823br> e-mail: kristin.dietz@maryland.gov

CDC/DSLR PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISOR
Artensie Flowers, Manager (410) 767-5765; e-mail: artensie.flowers@maryland.gov

TRAINING
Clifford E. Smith, Coordinator (410) 767-5266; e-mail: clifford.smith@maryland.gov

STATE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
(M00A0107)
FY2021 appropriation: $5,002,112; authorized positions: 32
Vacancy, Director (410) 970-7147


DEER'S HEAD CENTER (Salisbury)
(M00I04, formerly 32.09.04)
FY2021 appropriation: $23,522,560; authorized positions: 213
Mary Beth Waide, R.N., J.D., Executive Director (410) 543-4010
e-mail: marybeth.waide@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/deershead/pages/Home.aspx
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in March, 1-year term)
Nevins W. Todd, Jr., M.D., 2015; Althea V. Foreman, D.N.P., 2023; Charles L. Dolan, Jr., D.H.Sc., 2024; Kathryn M. Fiddler, D.N.P., 2024; Sivan Perdue, 2024; Aaron M. Sebach, D.N.P., 2024; Gaylena A. Bivens, 2026; Tammy S. Walbert, 2026.

Meetings:

ADMINISTRATION
Luanne G. Dashield, Assistant Superintendent (410) 543-4033; e-mail: luanne.dashield@maryland.gov


KIDNEY DIALYSIS
Rhonda Witte, Supervisor (410) 543-4086; e-mail: rhonda.witte@maryland.gov


MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Thomas F. Kelly, M.D., Medical Director (410) 543-4098

MEDICAL RECORDS
Kim E. Gallagher, Data Officer (410) 543-4074

NURSING
Cheri Porcelli, Director of Nursing (410) 543-4012; e-mail: cheri.porcelli@maryland.gov

SOCIAL SERVICES
Thelma K. Morris, Director (410) 543-4006; ; e-mail: thelma.morris@maryland.gov


VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Helen A. Young, Coordinator (410) 543-4051

WESTERN MARYLAND CENTER (Hagerstown)
(M00I03, formerly 32.09.03)
FY2021 appropriation: $22,182,676; authorized positions: 208.5
Holly C. Young, O.T.D., Acting Executive Officer (301) 745-4200, ext. 4140
George Newman II, M.D., Acting Chief Medical Officer (301) 791-4400; fax: (301) 791-4435
e-mail: holly.young@maryland.gov
web: www.wmhc.us/

Randee Cordell, Chief Nursing Officer (301) 745-4200
e-mail: randee.cordell@maryland.gov

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
William K. Beard, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2019
Barbara Bowers Miller, 2020; Aaron E. George, D.O., 2024; Maria E. Long, 2024; Ernesto Lopez, 2024; Michael V. Attardi, M.D., 2025; William D. Godwin, 2026.

Meetings:

FINANCIAL SERVICES TEAM
Kelly L. Edmonds, Chief (301) 745-4200; e-mail: kelly.edmonds@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM
Diane E. Fleischman, Chief (301) 745-4200; e-mail: diane.fleischman1@maryland.gov

BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Annie Thrift Mann, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: annie.thrift@maryland.gov

COMPREHENSIVE CARE PROGRAM
Robert C. Ritter, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: robert.ritter@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE PROGRAM
Angie L. Claiborne, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: angie.claiborne@maryland.gov

RENAL DIALYSIS PROGRAM
Tracey L. Berger, Director (301) 745-4200; e-mail: tracey.berger@maryland.gov

HEALTH CARE FINANCING

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building (view from Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.), 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Warren Waters, Jr., Chief of Staff (410) 767-5353
e-mail: warren.waters@maryland.gov

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MEDICAID)

MARYLAND MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Katherine M. Roulston (410) 767-5677; e-mail: katherine.roulston@maryland.gov
web: https://mmcp.health.maryland.gov/pages/maryland-medicaid-advisory-committee.aspx

Nicole McCann, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health), 2023

Appointed by Senate President: Antonio L. Hayes, 2019; J. B. Jennings, 2025.

Appointed by House Speaker: Matt Morgan, 2019; Patrick G. Young, Jr., 2019; Ariana B. Kelly.

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 4-year terms: Floyd D. Hartley, 2017.

Vincent DeMarco; Robin Moore. Terms expire 2021.

Jessica H. Dickerson; Linda J. Dietsch; Paul N Miller. Terms expire 2022.

Winnifred J. Booker, D.D.S.; Rachel A. Dodge, M.D.; Erin M. Dorrien; Kathryn M. Fiddler, D.N.P.; Nora E. Hoban;Vickie L. Walters; three vacancies. Terms expire 2023.

Kenneth Garove; Shannon Hall, J.D.; Diane McComb; Adeteju Ogunrinde, M.D.; one vacancy. Terms expire 2024.

Ex officio: Marie J. McLendon, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Michael J. (Ben) Steffen, Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; William H. Webb, designee of Maryland Association of County Health Officers.

WORK GROUP ON THE MEDICAID FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM


Meetings:

OFFICE OF FINANCE
(M00Q0105)
FY2021 appropriation: $7,170,578; authorized positions: 72
Jennifer L. McIlvane, Director (410) 767-1394
e-mail: jennifer.mcilvane@maryland.gov

BUDGET, REVENUE & ACCOUNTING
Angeline M. Huffman, Deputy Director (410) 767-5186; e-mail: angeline.huffman1@maryland.gov

MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM ANALYSIS & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Thelma T. McClellan, Deputy Director (410) 767-5427; e-mail: thelmat.mcclellan@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF INNOVATION, RESEARCH, & DEVELOPMENT
Alyssa L. Brown, J.D., Director (410) 767-9795; e-mail: alyssa.brown@maryland.gov
Laura Goodman, Deputy Director (410) 767-5809; e-mail: laura.goodman@maryland.gov

MARYLAND PRIMARY CARE PROGRAM OFFICE
Howard M. Haft, M.D., Director (410) 764-3992
e-mail: howard.haft@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mdpcp/Pages/Home.aspx

OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY

Patricia A. Rutley-Johnson, Director (410) 767-6080
e-mail: patricia.rutley-johnson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY PROGRAMS
Glynis D. Moore, Chief (410) 767-5377; e-mail: glynis.moore@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ENROLLMENT & CALL CENTER
Shirley P. Maas, Chief (410) 767-5454; e-mail: shirley.maas@maryland.gov
recipient hotline: (410) 767-5800; 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
medicaid provider hotline: (410) 767-5503; 1-800-445-1159 (toll free)

ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION
Audree Watkins, Deputy Director (410) 767-8268
e-mail: audree.watkins@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - ADULT
Therese Opitz-Freeman, Chief (410) 767-3989; e-mail: therese.opitz-freeman@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - CHILD & DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Jacqueline M. Dunphy, Chief (410) 767-4828; e-mail: jackie.dunphy@maryland.gov

ELIGIBILITY POLICY
Lorie A. Mayorga, Deputy Director (410) 767-1464
e-mail: lorie.mayorga@maryland.gov

MONITORING & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Vesta L. Kimble, Manager (410) 767-7196
e-mail: vesta.kimble1@maryland.gov

MARYLAND CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
(M00Q0107)
FY2021 appropriation: $259,029,425
Cornelia E. Ellis, Chief (410) 767-3641; e-mail: cornelia.ellis@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY POLICY & TRAINING
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1472

MEDICAL QUALITY CONTROL & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 767-1472

OFFICE OF LONG-TERM SUPPORT SERVICES

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-1442
COMMUNITY OPTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-4449

DIVISION OF EVALUATION & SERVICE REVIEW
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6769

DIVISION OF QUALITY & COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-6765

NURSING & WAIVER SERVICES
Marlana R. Hutchinson, Deputy Director (410) 767-4003; e-mail: marlana.hutchinson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Jarrod C. Terry, Chief (410) 767-1713; e-mail: jarrod.terry@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1726

DIVISION OF NURSING SERVICES
Dawnn N. Williams, Chief (410) 767-1596; e-mail: dawnn.williams@maryland.gov

NURSING HOMES & COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-6764
DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES
Jane A. Sacco, Chief (410) 767-6771; e-mail: jane.sacco@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MEDICAL BENEFITS MANAGEMENT

(M00Q0104, formerly 32.17.01.04)
FY2021 appropriation: $54,066,358; authorized positions: 247.3
Alexander Shekhdar, Executive Director (410) 767-5248
e-mail: alexander.shekhdar@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Jeri M. Bentley, Chief (410) 767-1441; e-mail: jeri.bentley@maryland.gov

HEALTHCHOICE & ACUTE CARE ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5248


ACUTE CARE
Katie E. Neral, Deputy Director (410) 767-8787; e-mail: katie.neral@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Margaret C. Berman, Chief (410) 767-1620; e-mail: margaret.berman@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF DENTAL, CLINICS & LABORATORY SERVICES
Claire M. Seibert, Chief (410) 767-1489; e-mail: claire.seibert@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HOSPITAL SERVICES
Denise M. James, Chief (410) 767-1724; e-mail: denise.james@maryland.gov

MANAGED CARE
Monchel D. Prodget, Deputy Director (410) 767-5946; e-mail: monchel.pridget@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY LIAISON & CARE COORDINATION
Marian L. Pierce, Chief (410) 767-6111; e-mail: marian.pierce@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION
Bernadette A. Benta, Chief (410) 767-5703; e-mail: bernadette.benta@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE PROVIDER NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5705

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE QUALITY ASSURANCE
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1740

OFFICE OF PHARMACY SERVICES

Athos P. Alexandrou, Director (410) 767-1455
e-mail: athos.alexandrou@maryland.gov

MARYLAND MEDICAID PHARMACY & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE
Staff: Athos P. Alexandrou (410) 767-1455; e-mail: athos.alexandrou@maryland.gov
https://mmcp.health.maryland.gov/pap/pages/pharmacy-and-therapeutics-committee.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Timothy C. Romanoski, M.D., Chair (chosen in June by Committee, 1-year term), 2023
Kim L. Bright, M.D.; Zakiya N. Chambers, Pharm.D.; Yen Dang, Pharm.D.; Laverdis Davis, M.D.; Latoya Edwards, M.D.; Damean W. Freas, D.O.; Marie A. Mackowick, Pharm.D.; Adetoro Oriaifo, M.D.; Karen L. Vleck, Ph.D.; Evelyn White-Lloyd, R.N. Terms expire 2025.

DIVISION OF PHARMACY SERVICES
Dixit H. Shah, Deputy Director (410) 767-5369
e-mail: dixit.shah@maryland.gov

SENIOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(M00Q0111)
FY2021 appropriation: $12,175,611; authorized positions: 1
James S. (Sean) Stafford, Administrator (410) 767-5420
e-mail: sean.stafford@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROVIDER SERVICES

Molly K. Marra, Director (410) 767-5949
e-mail: molly.marra@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CARE MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION
Eric R. Saber, Deputy Director (410) 767-1458
e-mail: eric.saber@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
Charles E. Crisp, Deputy Director (410) 767-1488
e-mail: charles.crisp@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER POLICY, COMPLIANCE, & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Nina W. McHugh, Deputy Director (410) 767-5003
e-mail: nina.mchugh@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES
Nevis D. Smith, Deputy Director (443) 571-1160
e-mail: nevis.smith@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS, & PHARMACY
(M00Q0102, formerly 32.17.01.02)
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 767-5420


Darnyell T. (Dee) Stephens, Chief of Staff (410) 767-8180
e-mail: dee.stephens@maryland.gov

KIDNEY DISEASE PROGRAM
(formerly M00Q0106)
Carol A. Manning, Chief (410) 767-5004; e-mail: carol.manning@maryland.gov
SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5450

PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5161
DIVISION OF ADJUSTMENTS & PAYMENT AUDITING
Warren D. Greenwell, Acting Chief (410) 767-5174; e-mail: warren.greenwell@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF CLAIMS PROCESSING
Adrian E. Basey, Chief (410) 767-5361; e-mail: adriane.basey@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE PROBLEM RESOLUTION
Nevis D. Smith, Chief (410) 767-5178; e-mail: nevis.smith@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAID INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Matthew P. Asplen, Chief (410) 767-1057; e-mail: matt.asplen@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECOVERIES
Sharon S. Rubin, Esq., Chief (410) 767-1764; e-mail: sharon.rubin@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER RELATIONS
Patricia I. O'Brien, Chief (410) 767-6026; e-mail: pat.o'brien@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES
Patricia I. O'Brien, Chief (410) 767-6026; e-mail: pat.o'brien@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF SYSTEMS & LIAISON SERVICES
Richard J. Pitt, Chief (410) 767-5629; e-mail: richard.pitt@maryland.gov

REGULATORY PROGRAMS

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF APPOINTMENTS & EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
Kimberly A. Bennardi, Administrator (410) 767-4049
e-mail: kim.bennardi@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/oaen/Pages/Index.aspx

STATE ACUPUNCTURE BOARD
Cynthia Dobbins, Acting Executive Director (410) 764-4766; 1-800-530-2481 (toll free); e-mail: cynthia.dobbins@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bacc/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Brandie B. Armijo, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2026
Peter G. Marinakis, Ph.D., 2023; Sherrie Trede Black, 2025; Christina T. Tian, D.A.C.M., 2025; Barbara H. Huston, 2026; Craig D. Sullivan, Sr., D.D.S., 2026; one vacancy.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR AUDIOLOGISTS, HEARING AID DISPENSERS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, & MUSIC THERAPISTS
Oluremi Dean, Executive Director (410) 764-4724; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: oluremi.dean@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/boardsahs/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Arifa M. Qureshi, Au.D., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2025
Stacey Samuels Cole, Au.D., 2023; Tinita O. Kearney, Ph.D., 2023; Ellen Stein, 2023; Richard Brisbane, 2024; Barbara J. McLendon, Au.D., 2024; James A. Sciabarrasi, Sr., 2024; Jill M. Silverman, 2024; Valerie R. Hooper, 2025; Mariya E. Hutto, 2026; Carrie L. Nieman, M.D., 2026; Tam Nhu Nguyen, M.D., 2026; Fatima Salem, 2026.

STATE BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE PROGRAM PROFESSIONALS
Darlene V. Ham, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 764-5911; e-mail: darlene.ham1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/crccp/Pages/Index.aspx

Nicole E. Smith, Chair (elected by Board, 1-year term), 2023

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: Dorenzer Thomas, 2022; Janetta Hope Anderson, 2023; Franklyn T. Ash, 2025; Krystal J. Holland, 2025; Paula J. Regan, 2026.

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Janet L. Furman; Caroline Jones.


Appointed by Secretary of Human Services: Robin L. Harvey

Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Sonya D. White-Norman

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Karen M. Powell

STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Sharon J. Oliver, Executive Director (410) 764-4726; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
e-mail: sharon.oliver@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/chiropractic/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Joshua Levin, D.C., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2026
Nelson Miranda, 2022; Enid Cruise, D.C., 2023; Gregory C. Lewis, D.C., 2023; Paul M. Abosh, D.C., 2024; Karen R. Munter, 2024; Ella E. Pantazis, D.C., 2024.

STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS & THERAPISTS
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 764-4734; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Mary N. (Nicki) Drotleff, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2025
Sara B. Carlton, Ed.D., 2024; Lisa R. Connors, Ph.D., 2024; Stacey L. Nelson, 2024; Sharon Bolden, 202; Mark D. Donovan, 2025; C. Scott. Frazier III, 2025; Jeffrey M. Galecki, 2025; Karen E. Katrinic, 2025; Kimberly J. Poole-Sykes, Rh.D., 2025; Elizabeth K. Guroff, 2026; Winnie D. Moore, 2026; Sharita A. Sivels, 2026.

Patricia H. Weathersbee, Advisor to Board (appointed by Governor)

ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR SUBCOMMITTEE
BEHAVIOR ANALYST ADVISORY COMMITTEE

STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Bonita McFadden, Acting Executive Director (410) 402-8506; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: bonita.mcfadden@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/dental/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health and Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Arpana S. Verma, D.D.S., President (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2023


Louis G. DePaola, D.D.S.; Patricia E. Higgins, D.D.S.; Jane L. Phillips. Terms expire 2023.

Stefan N. Miller; Edwin L. Morris, D.D.S.; Robert R. Windsor, D.D.S. Terms expire 2024.

Chiyo Gomez Alie, D.D.S.; Allan J. Kroopnick; Hari K. Razdan; Joy D. Void-Holmes; Cynthia A. Zeder. Terms expire 2025.

Aslim Abdullah, D.D.S.; Oluwatoyin M. Fatogun, D.D.S.; Leslie E. Grant, D.D.S.; Jennifer C. Roark. Terms expire 2026.

STATE BOARD OF DIETETIC PRACTICE
Marie M. Savage, Administrator (410) 764-4741; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: marie.savage@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/dietetic/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Rebecca J. Snow, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2026
Chimene Castor, Ed.D., 2024; Linnet A. Nyce, 2024; Linda Lee Paren, 2024; Mahssan Afkhami, 2025; Kaitlin M. Costello, 2025; Lauren S. Weber, 2025; Maria R. Caplon, 2026; Malcolm R. Rubenstein, Ph.D., 2026.

STATE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS
Bertram F. (Bert) Nixon, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 764-5911; e-mail: bert.nixon1@maryland.gov
Donna Zickefoose, Deputy Director (410) 764-3512; e-mail: donna.zickefoose@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/behs/pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Linda S. Rudie, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term), 2023
Amy M. Parrish, 2022; Alan R. Heck, 2023; Tonisha J. Melvin, D.N.P., 2023; Lewis R. Brown, Ed.D., 2024; Matthew N. Cumers, 2024; Erin K. Kelly, 2024; Naomi Renee Howell, 2025; Bonnie G. Harbin, 2026.

STATE COMMISSION ON KIDNEY DISEASE
Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4784; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: eva.schwartz@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mdckd/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Donna S. Hanes, M.D., Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2024
Jeremy R. Yospin, M.D., 2021; Susan R. Leon, R.N., 2022; Jerome Chiat, 2023; Raymond A. Harris, 2023; Jacqueline L. Hires, 2023; Sonal N. Korgaonkar, M.D., 2024; Sumeska Thavarajah, M.D., 2024; Adam R. Berliner, M.D., 2025; Nadiesda Costa, M.D., 2025; Tisha A. Guthrie, 2026; Andrene N. Townsend, 2026.

STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINERS
Sharon J. Oliver, Executive Director (410) 764-4726; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: sharon.oliver@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/massage/pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Caitlin M. Thompson, Chair (chosen by Board), 2024
Paula K. Jilanis, 2023; Diane T. Jones Richards, 2023 ; Eric S. Newdom, 2024; Kirsten Bodnarchuk, 2025; Stephen M. Conti, 2025; Margaret A. Hayes, 2025.


STATE BOARD OF MORTICIANS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 764-4792; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bom/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Mark E. Bailey, President (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term), 2023
James E. Kalshoven, Ph.D., 2023; Suzana Kuriadom, 2023;Patrick E. Thompson, 2023; Brandon M. Wylie, 2023; Michele P. Kutta, 2025; Rev. Richard A. Mosley, Sr., 2025; Kenyatta Y. Clinton, 2026; Kirk A. Helfenbein, 2026; Robert H. Lang, 2026; Gidon A. van Emden, 2026.

FAMILY SECURITY TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE


STATE BOARD OF NURSING
(M00B0105, formerly M00A0105, M00P0205)
FY2021 appropriation: $9,320,943; authorized positions: 67
Karen E. B. Evans, R.N., Executive Director (410) 585-1914; 1-888-202-9861 (toll free)
e-mail: karene.evans@maryland.gov
web: http://mbon.maryland.gov/pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Gary N. Hicks, R.N., President (chosen by Board in June, 2-year term), 2024
Damare A. Vickers, L.P.N., 2022; Emalie J. Gibbons-Baker, 2023; M. Dawne Hayward, 2023; Audrey Cassidy, 2024; Robin N. Hill, R.N., 2024; Nicole C. Beeson, 2025; Susan K. Lyons, 2025; Ann M. Turner, R.N., 2025; Heather V. Westerfield, D.N.P., 2025; Charlene C. Harrod-Owuamana, 2026; Jacqueline J. Hill, Ph.D., 2026; Christine Lechliter, 2026; Susan R. Steinberg, Esq., 2026.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Cheyenne A. Redd (410) 585-1913; e-mail: cheyenne.redd@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year term:
Joan Johnson, L.P.N., Chair

DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIFERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D. (410) 585-1902; e-mail: shirley.devaris@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms:
Alexa Richardson, Chair

ELECTROLOGY PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Staff: Ann E. Tyminski (410) 585-1923; e-mail: ann.tyminski@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms:
Debra L. Larson, Chair, 2017
Michelle Sperato, 2018; Margaret Carnathan, 2019.

SAFE PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Staff: Tonya Spruill (410) 585-1908; e-mail: mbonnursemonitoringdept@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing:
Jane Garvin, R.N., Chair


ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Tyera N. Sheppard, Director (410) 585-1954
e-mail: tyera.sheppard@maryland.gov

BACKGROUND REVIEW
Dorothy R. Haynes, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1952
e-mail: dorothy.haynes@maryland.gov

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Alyson K. Pratt, R.N., Director (410) 585-1919
e-mail: alyson.pratt@maryland.gov

EDUCATION
Patricia H. Kennedy, R.N., Ed.D., Director (410) 585-1922
e-mail: patricia.kennedy@maryland.gov

ENFORCEMENT
Rhonda A. Scott, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1953
e-mail: rhonda.scott2@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Marvin R. Bell, Director (410) 585-1950
e-mail: marvin.bell@maryland.gov

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1902
e-mail: shirley.devaris@maryland.gov

LICENSING
Vacancy, Director (410) 585-1913


OPERATIONS
Daniel A. Coleman, J.D., Director (410) 585-1910
e-mail: daniel.coleman@maryland.gov

PRACTICE
Monica J. Mentzer, R.N., Director (410) 585-1909
e-mail: monicaj.mentzer@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
Ciara J. Lee, Executive Director (410) 764-4750; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: ciaraj.lee1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bonha/Pages/Index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Kelly Smith Friedman, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Michael E. Willis, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)
Debra K. Buckalew, 2024; Patricia A. Cash, Pharm.D., 2024; Kimberly S. Malin, 2024; Earl R. Runde, 2024; Zollie J. Stevenson, Jr., Ph.D., 2024; Nader Tavakoli-Jalili, M.D., 2025; John Beyer, 2026; Andre R. Moshenberg, 2026; Michelle C. Rosenheim, 2026; one vacancy.

Representing Office of Health Care Quality: Heather Reed

Ex officio: Stevanne A. Ellis, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 2023.

STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE
Lauren C. Murray Honeycutt, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 402-8556; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: lauren.murray@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/botp/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Marylin Pierre, Esq., 2023; Rae Ann Smith, O.T.D., 2023; Jessica Sobul, 2023; Daniel W. Martin, Ph.D., 2024; Capt. Edward J. Quinn, 2025; Sarah M. Quirk, 2025; Michelle J. Bianchi, 2026.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Gwendolyn A. Joyner, Executive Director (410) 764-5994; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: gwendolyna.joyner@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/optometry/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Mesheca C. Bunyon, O.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term), 2023
Marcie M. Lerner, O.D., 2024; Kelechi Mezu-Nnabue, O.D., 2024; Rona D. Pepper, 2024; Francisco Burgos, O.D., 2025; Mark B. Gordon, O.D., 2026; Margaret Hubbard, 2026.

STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Deena N. Speights-Napata, Executive Director (410) 764-4755; 1-800-542-4964 (toll free); e-mail: deena.speights-napata@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/pharmacy/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer member also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Kevin M. Morgan, Pharm.D., President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2024
Surinder Kumar Singal, 2022; Efstratios Bouyoukas, 2023; Javier O. Vazquez, Pharm.D., 2023; Ellen H. Yankellow, Pharm.D., 2023; Jennifer L. Hardesty, Pharm.D., 2024; Brenda M. Oliver, 2024; Karla D. Evans, Pharm.D., 2025; Kristen M. Fink, Pharm.D., 2025; Neil B. Leikach, 2025; Margaret Glascoe Geigher, 2026; Kristopher C. Rusinko, Pharm.D., 2026.

PHARMACY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Pharmacy

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Laurie Kendall-Ellis, Executive Director (410) 764-4751; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: laurie.kendall-ellis@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bphte/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Karen Gordes, Ph.D., D.Sc., Chair (chosen by Board in Aug., 1-year term), 2025
Meredith J. Levert, 2023; Enjeen L. Woolford, 2023; James Connors, D.Min., 2024; Samuel H. Esterson, D.Sc., 2024; Michelle Finnegan, 2025; Vincent M. Conroy, D.Sc.D.P.T., 2026; Rebecca H. Holsinger, D.P.T., 2026.

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIANS
(M00B0106, formerly M00A0106, M00P0206)
FY2021 appropriation: $10,191,355; authorized positions: 69.5
Christine A. Farrelly, Executive Director (410) 764-4771; 1-800-492-6836 (toll free); e-mail: christine.farrelly@maryland.gov
web: https://www.mbp.state.md.us/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Damean W. E. Freas, D.O., Chair (chosen by Governor, 2-year term), 2022
Martha C. Schaerr, 2022; Kevin D. Pereira, M.D., 2023; Victor M. Plavner, M.D., 2023; Louise Phipps Senft, Esq., 2023; Matthew T. Wallace, M.D., 2023; Marie-Alberte Boursiquot, M.D., 2024; Lisa A. Burgess, M.D., 2024; Jon S. Frank, 2024; Alvin L. Helfenbein, Jr., 2024; Carol Ehlinger Ritter, M.D.,2024; Ifeyinwa A. Stitt, M.D., 2024; Mark D. Baganz, M.D., 2025; Chika Logie, M.D., 2025; Mark D. Olszyk, M.D., 2025; Natalie A. Orbach, 2025; Maxine E. Turnipseed, 2025; Scott J. Wiesenberger, M.D., 2025; Ira D. Kornbluth, M.D., 2026; Scott R. Sauvageot, 2026; Richard T. Scholtz, M.D., 2026; one vacancy.

ATHLETIC TRAINER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Brian M. Perez, Chair, 2020
Richard Peret, Jr., 2018; Cheryl A. Lee-Pow, D.C., 2019; Christina M. Morganti, M.D., 2019; Philip H. Omohundro, M.D., 2019; Martin B. Sataloff, 2019; Heather A. Weesner, 2019; Anna D. Jeffers, 2020; Teri Metcalfe McCambridge, M.D., 2020; Lydia McCargo-Redd, 2021; Lauren C. Shipley, 2020.

INVESTIGATIVE REVIEW PANEL

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS FORMULARY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year terms:
Christina G. Marrongelli, Pharm.D., Chair (chosen by State Board of Physicians)
Brenda G. Baker; Melissa A. Clark, M.D.; Paul Faust, N.D.; Joylene John-Sowah, M.D.; Carrie A. Runde, N.D.


Ex officio: Sadie A. Peters, M.D., designee of Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year terms:
Kevin Passero, N.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2021
Nicole M. Farmer, M.D., 2022; Mark D. Olszyk, M.D., 2024; Carrie Anne Runde, N.D., 2024; one vacancy.

PERFUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Chad W. Wierschke, Chair, 2020
Theresa A. Lewis, 2019; Holly J. Tannehill, 2019; Jeffrey Scott Sagel, D.O., 2020; Murtaza Y. Dawood, M.D., 2021; Brian P. Donahue, 2021; Patrick N. Odonkor, 2021.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Natalie Orbach, Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2020
Brenda George Baker, 2019; Timothy M. Capstack, M.D., 2020; George T. Sobieralski, 2020; William M. Ashley, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., 2021; Jennifer E. Norris, 2021; one vacancy.

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Jacob F. Collen, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2019
Theresa Banks, 2019; Norman M. Schubert, 2019; Angela C. Dawson, 2020; Adil T. Degani, M.D., 2020; Ashura W. Buckley, M.D., 2021; one vacancy.

RADIATION THERAPY, RADIOGRAPHY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY, & RADIOLOGY ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Amy Taylor, Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2019
Kamau J. Nkenge, 2019; Michael Vogel, 2019; Ryan Carroll, 2020; Lynn Harris-McCorkle, M.D., 2020; Theresa A. Lewis, 2020; four vacancies.

RESPIRATORY-CARE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
John E. Brown, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2020
Christopher M. Franklin, M.D., 2019; Carroll T. Reese, 2019; Thomas French, 2020; Karen A. Goodison, 2021; Joseph Rabin, M.D., 2021; one vacancy.

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Ellen Douglas Smith, Deputy Director (410) 764-2477
e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, & POLICY
Yemisi Koya, M.D., J.D., Director (410) 764-4772; e-mail: yemisi.koya@maryland.gov

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Christine E. Triplett, Chief (410) 764-4778; e-mail: chris.triplett@maryland.gov

ALLIED HEALTH, COMPLIANCE & LICENSURE
Ellen Douglas Smith, Deputy Director (410) 764-2477
e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

ALLIED HEALTH & LICENSURE
Ellen Douglas Smith, Chief (410) 764-5973; e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE UNIT
Maureen Sammons, Manager (410) 764-2480; e-mail: maureen.sammons@maryland.gov

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE
Felicia J. Wright, Chief (410) 764-2460; e-mail: felicia.wright@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4784; 1-866-253-8461 (toll free); e-mail: eva.schwartz@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/mbpme/Pages/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Yvonne U. Umezurike, D.P.M., President (chosen by Board in Sept., 1-year term), 2024
Bruce T. Fox, D.P.M., 2023; H. David Gottlieb, D.P.M., 2024; Frona L. Kroopnick, 2024; Lynne J. Brecker, 2025; Aparna Duggirala-Deroy, D.P.M., 2025; Adam D. Silverman, D.P.M., 2026.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Lorraine W. Smith, Executive Director (410) 764-4786; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: lorraine.smith@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/psych/Pages/home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Reginald Nettles, Ph.D., 2024; Raj Razdan, 2024; Samantha H. Rukert, Psy.D., 2024; Shelley M. McDermott, Ph.D., 2025; Kimberly A. Sanschagrin, Esq., Ph.D., 2025; Brenda L. Terry-Leonard, Ph.D., 2025; Stephen F. Bono, Ph.D., 2026; Zeno W. St. Cyr II, 2026; Sybil Smith-Gray, Ph.D., 2026.

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 764-4788; 1-877-526-2541 (toll free)
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Susan P. Coppage, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2025
April A. Cockrell, 2023; Sondra G. Petty, 2023; Martin P. Schnuit, 2023; Maria C. Cole, 2024; Adrienne K. Ekas-Mueting, Ph.D., 2024; Gabrielle A. Kallmeyer, 2024; Allyson K. Stanton, 2024; Danielle Artis, 2025; Jamie Wilson, 2025; Leslie Iampieri, 2026; Kevin P. Meenan, 2026.

MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2026
J. Wayne Howard, 2023; Carol M. Masden, 2023; Destiny-Simone Ramjohn, Ph.D., 2023; David Lehr, 2024; Karen-Ann Lichtenstein, 2024; Roberta M. Loker, 2024; Scott T. Gibson, 2025; Flor D. Giusti, 2025; Sadiya Muqueeth, Dr.Ph., 2025; TraShawn N. Thornton Davis, M.D., 2026.

Meetings, see: https://health.maryland.gov/mchrc/Pages/meetinginfo.aspx

HEALTH EQUITY RESOURCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair: Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chair, Maryland Community Health Resources Commission

Appointed by Governor: Rebecca A. Altman; Alyssa L. Brown, J.D.; Elizabeth L. Chung.

Appointed by Senate President: Jonathan M. Dayton; Maura Dwyer, Dr.P.H.; Michelle Spencer.

Appointed by House Speaker: Jacqueline J. Bradley; John Adams Hurson; Mikayla Walker.

Ex officio: Noel Brathwaite, Ph.D., Director, Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities

MARYLAND CONSORTIUM ON COORDINATED COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
Staff: Mark A. Luckner (410) 974-5058; e-mail: mark.luckner@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Consortium)

Appointed by Governor: Gloria L. Brown Burnett; Lawrence R. Epp, Ed.D.; Michael A. Trader II.

Appointed by Senate President: two vacancies

Appointed by Senate President & House Speaker: two vacancies

Appointed by Maryland Association of Boards of Education: Tammy M. Fraley

Appointed by Maryland Chapter, National Association of Social Workers: Gail L. Martin

Appointed by Chair, Maryland Council on the Advancement of School-Based Health Centers: one vacancy

Appointed by Maryland Hospital Association: John V. Campo, M.D.

Appointed by Maryland School Psychologists Association: D'Andrea L. Jacobs, Ph.D.

Appointed by Maryland State Education Association: one vacancy

Appointed by Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland: Derek L. Simmons, Ed.D.

Ex officio: Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools; Robin E. Rickard, designee of Secretary of Health; Christina Church, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Carl C. (Cory) Fink, designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chair, Maryland Community Health Resources Commission; Tanya D, Filson, Director of Community Schools, State Department of Education.

MARYLAND COUNCIL ON ADVANCEMENT OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS
Staff: Mark A. Luckner (410) 974-5058; e-mail: mark.luckner@maryland.gov

Katherine A. (Kate) Connor, M.D., Chair (chosen by Council), 2019

Appointed by Governor: Raquel E. Samson, 2017; Letitia Dzirasa, M.D., 2018; Mary C. (Cathy) Allen, 2022; Sean W. Bulson, Ed.D., 2022; Patryce Alyson Toye, M.D., 2022; Joy Twesigye, 2022; Christina M. Bartz, 2023; Diana Fertsch, M.D., 2023; Joan L. Glick, 2023; Gabriella Gold; Rick D. Robb, 2023; Maura J. Rossman, M.D., 2023; Arethusa S. Kirk, M.D., 2024; Jean-Marie Kelly, 2024; Scott R. Steffan, 2024; one vacancy.

Appointed by Senate President: Clarence K. Lam, M.D.

Appointed by House Speaker: Bonnie L. Cullison

Ex officio (nonvoting): Mary L. Gable, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Shelly S. Choo, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Andrew R. Ratner, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange; Mark A. Luckner, designee of Chair, Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.

Meetings:

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Randolph S. Sergent, Esq., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Marcia Lee Boyle, 2022; Martin L. Doordan, 2022; Jeffrey T. Metz, 2022; Awawu A. Ojikutu, 2022; Cassandra B. Boyer, 2023; Trupti N. Brahmbhatt, Ph.D., 2023; Gerard S. O'Connor, M.D., 2023; Michael J. O'Grady, Ph.D., 2023; Kenneth R. Buczynski, M.D., 2024; Tinisha J. Cheatham, D.O., 2024; Marcus Li Wang, Esq., 2024; Arun Bhandari, M.D., 2025; Mark T. Jenson, Esq., 2025; Karrie M. Wood, 2025.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER-CARRIER WORK GROUP
Staff: Megan J. Renfrew (410) 382-3855; e-mail: megan.renfrew@maryland.gov
web: http://mhcc.maryland.gov/mhcc/pages/home/workgroups/workgroups_provider_carrier.aspx

Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
Harbhajan S. Ajrawat, M.D.; Salliann Alborn; Albert L. Blumberg, M.D.; J. Michael Brooks, M.D.; Kimberly S. Cammarata, Esq.; Adrienne Ellis; John E. Fleig, Jr.; Nicholas P. Grosso, M.D.; Wynee E. Hawk, R.N., J.D.; Laurie Kuiper; Edward J. Lee, M.D.; Arnold G. Levy, M.D.; Loralie D. Ma, M.D.; Erin K. McMullen; Stephen M. Ports; Gary Pushkin, M.D.; P. Gregory Rausch, M.D.; William F. Regine, M.D.; Deborah R. Rivkin; Kimberly Y. Robinson; Timothy W. Robinson, M.D.; Nicole D. Stallings; Joel I. Sullivan, Esq.; Pegeen A. Townsend; Benjamin Turner; Moody D. Wharam, M.D.; Joe Winn.

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Richard A. Proctor, Chief Operating Officer & Public Information Act Liaison (410) 764-3558; e-mail: richard.proctor2@maryland.gov


GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Tracey R. DeShields, Chief (410) 764-3483; e-mail: tracey.deshields


LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Sarah E. Pendley, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3284; e-mail: sarah.pendley@maryland.gov
Suellen Wideman, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3326; e-mail: suellen.wideman@maryland.gov


NETWORK OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS
Levone T. Ward, Sr., Chief (410) 764-3486
e-mail: levone.ward@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR ANALYSIS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Kenneth Yeates-Trotman, Director (410) 764-3557
e-mail: kenneth.yeates-trotman@maryland.gov

COST & QUALITY ANALYSIS
Shankar Mesta, Chief (410) 764-3782
e-mail: shankar.mesta@maryland.gov

PUBLIC REPORTING & DATA RELEASE
Mahlet S. Nigatu, Chief (410) 764-5598
e-mail: mahlet.nigatu@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Paul E. Parker, Director (410) 764-3261
e-mail: paul.parker@maryland.gov

ACUTE CARE POLICY & PLANNING
Eileen T. Fleck, Chief (410) 764-3287
e-mail: eileen.fleck@maryland.gov

CERTIFICATE OF NEED
Kevin R. McDonald, Chief (410) 764-5982
e-mail: kevin.mcdonald@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM CARE POLICY & PLANNING
Linda W. Cole, Chief (410) 764-3337
e-mail: linda.cole@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIVE CARE DELIVERY
P. David Sharp, Ph.D., Director (410) 764-3578
e-mail: dsharp@maryland.gov

HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Vacancy, Chief (410) 764-3574


HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Nicole A. Majewski, Chief (410) 764-3839
e-mail: nicole.majewski@maryland.gov

INNOVATIVE CARE DELIVERY
Melanie R. Cavaliere, Chief (410) 764-3282
e-mail: melanie.cavaliere@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR QUALITY MEASUREMENT & REPORTING
Theressa E. Lee, Director (410) 764-3328
e-mail: theressa.lee@maryland.gov

HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN QUALITY & PERFORMANCE & LONG-TERM CARE QUALITY INITIATIVE
Stacy L. Howes, Chief (410) 764-3575
e-mail: stacy.howes@maryland.gov

HOSPITAL QUALITY INITIATIVE
Courtney M. Carta, Chief (410) 764-3257
e-mail: courtney.carta@maryland.gov

OUTPATIENT QUALITY INITIATIVE
Mariama H. Gondo, Chief (410) 764-3377
e-mail: mariama.gondo1@maryland.gov

STATE HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Adam E. Kane, Esq., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2025
Victoria W. Bayless, 2023; Stacia A. Cohen, 2023; Joseph R. Antos, Ph.D., 2024; Maulik S. Joshi, Dr.Ph., 2025; James N. Elliott, M.D., 2026; Sam Malhotra, 2026.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POPULATION-BASED & PATIENT-CENTERED PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Staff: Kathleen K. (Katie) Wunderlich (410) 764-2591; e-mail: katie.wunderlich@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Health Services Cost Review Commission:
David Blumenthal, M.D.; Chester (Chet) Burrell; Robert A. Chrencik; Vincent DeMarco, J.D.; Willarda V. Edwards, M.D.; Dean Farley, Ph.D.; Margaret M. (Peggy) Naleppa, Dr.M.; Leni Preston; Gene M. Ransom III; Tricia C. Roddy; Joseph P. Ross; David S. Salkever, Ph.D.; Kevin J. Sexton; Gary B. Simmons; Eric R. Wagner; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Kathleen K. (Katie) Wunderlich, Executive Director, State Health Services Cost Review Commission.

CENTER FOR ADMINISTRATION
Xavier Colo, Chief Operating Officer (410) 764-5597
e-mail: xavier.colo@maryland.gov

BUDGET & PERSONNEL
Mark J. Hoffman, Chief (410) 764-2649
e-mail: mark.hoffman@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Gregory A. Reeves, Manager (410) 764-2520
e-mail: greg.reeves@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR MEDICAL ECONOMICS & DATA ANALYTICS
William Henderson, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-2561
e-mail: william.henderson@maryland.gov

CLINICAL DATA ADMINISTRATION
Claudine T. Williams, Associate Director (410) 764-2561
e-mail: claudine.williams@maryland.gov

FINANCIAL DATA ADMINISTRATION
Amanda E. Vaughan, Associate Director (410) 764-2597
e-mail: amanda.vaughan@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR PAYMENT REFORM & PROVIDER ALIGNMENT
Tequila Terry, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-3492
e-mail: tequila.terry1@maryland.gov

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Megan J. Renfrew, Associate Director (410) 382-3855
e-mail: megan.renfrew1@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR POPULATION-BASED METHODOLOGIES
Allan I. Pack, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-2522
e-mail: allani.pack@maryland.gov

FINANCIAL METHODOLOGIES
Nduka U. (Andy) Udom, Deputy Director (410) 764-2584
e-mail: nduka.udom@maryland.gov

POPULATION-BASED METHODOLOGIES, ANALYTICS, & MODELING
Geoff Dougherty, Deputy Director (410) 764-2594
e-mail: geoff.dougherty@maryland.gov

QUALITY METHODOLOGIES
Alyson B. Schuster, Ph.D., Deputy Director (410) 764-2673
e-mail: alyson.schuster@maryland.gov

QUALITY INITIATIVES
Dianne S. Feeney, Associate Director (410) 764-2582; e-mail: dianne.feeney@maryland.gov

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Gerard J. (Jerry) Schmith, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: jerry.schmith@maryland.gov

AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
Dennis N. Phelps, Associate Director (410) 764-2565
e-mail: dennis.phelps@maryland.gov

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Joseph P. Delenick, Associate Director (410) 764-2562
e-mail: joe.delenick@maryland.gov

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