DEPARTMENT OF AGING
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Caryn D. Lasser, Deputy Secretary (410) 767-1107
301 West Preston St., Suite 1007, Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-1100; 1-800-243-3425 (toll free, Maryland); fax: (410) 333-7943
Maryland relay service: 711
web: www.aging.maryland.gov/
www.marylandaccesspoint.info (health & support services)
301 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
OFFICE OF SECRETARY
Rona E. Kramer, Secretary of Aging (appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent) (410) 767-1100e-mail: rona.kramer@maryland.gov
- COMMISSION ON AGING
Staff: Rosanne B. Hanratty (410) 767-0708; e-mail: rosanne.hanratty@maryland.gov
web: http://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/CommissionOnAging.aspx
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Rose Maria Li, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2022
Jay S. Magaziner, Ph.D., 2021; George W. Rebok, Ph.D., 2021; David L. Roth, Ph.D., 2021; Paula E. Blackwell, 2022; Carmel M. Roques, 2022; Sharon E. Saunders, M.D., 2022; John G. Haaga, Ph.D., 2023; Joy Y. Hatchette, Esq., 2023; Barry Robert Liden, Esq., 2023; Allen Y. Tien, M.D., 2023.
Appointed by Governor (nonvoting): Benjamin F. Kramer, Senate, 2023; Kathy Szeliga, House of Delegates, 2023.
FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Aging to 3-year terms:
Larry Bradshaw, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Aging), 2015
Kathryn L. Brod, 2013; Carl F. Christ, Ph.D., 2013; A. V. Powell, 2013; William N. Apollony, 2014; Hong Chae, 2015; Howard R. Sacks, 2015.
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CHIEF OF STAFF
Pamela E. Sidle, Chief of Staff (410) 767-2116
e-mail: pamela.sidle@maryland.gov
COMMUNICATIONS
Anthony L. Sahlender, Communications Coordinator (410) 767-1085
e-mail: anthony.sahlender@maryland.gov
301 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, March 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
OPERATIONS & FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
Kathryn L. Hewitt, Director (410) 767-1112
e-mail: kathrynl.hewitt1@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-1084
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CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES
Janice L. MacGregor, Contract Administrator (410) 767-1087
e-mail: janice.macgregor@maryland.gov
DEPUTY SECRETARY
Caryn D. Lasser, Deputy Secretary (appointed by Secretary of Aging) (410) 767-1107e-mail: caryn.lasser@maryland.gov
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LEGISLATION & FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-1102
OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
Stevanne A. Ellis, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (chosen by Secretary of Aging) (410) 767-2161
e-mail: stevanne.ellis@maryland.gov
MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM
Carol E. (Liz) Woodward, Manager (410) 767-0709
e-mail: liz.woodward@maryland.gov
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Caryn D. Lasser, Records Officer (410) 767-1107
e-mail: caryn.lasser@maryland.gov
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- CLIENT & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
A. Bernice Hutchinson, Chief (410) 767-4170
e-mail: bernice.hutchinson@maryland.gov
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Elouise M. Mayne, Deputy Chief (410) 767-1087
e-mail: elouise.mayne@maryland.gov
Senior Center, 12035 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown (Baltimore County), Maryland, September 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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ELDERCARE AFFAIRS
Vacancy, Deputy Chief (410) 767-1091
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GUARDIANSHIP, ELDER ABUSE & LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Lydia L. Williams, Manager (410) 767-4665; e-mail: lydial.williams@maryland.gov
SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
Rebecca Bradley, Manager (410) 767-2077; e-mail: rebecca.bradley@maryland.gov
SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL
Rebecca Bradley, Coordinator (410) 767-2077; e-mail: rebecca.bradley@maryland.gov
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LOCAL AGENCIES ON AGING
NUTRITION & HEALTH PROMOTION
Judy R. Simon, Manager (410) 767-1090
e-mail: judy.simon@maryland.gov
Aging & Disabilities Division, Cecil County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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SENIOR CARE PROGRAM
Dakota R. Burgess, Manager (410) 767-1101
e-mail: dakota.burgess@maryland.gov
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SENIOR ASSISTED-LIVING GROUP HOME & SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM
Meg O. Barrett, Manager (410) 767-1922
e-mail: meg.barrett@maryland.gov
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Eram S. Abassi, Manager (410) 767-1076
e-mail: eram.abassi@maryland.gov
Senior Center, 9010 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach (Calvert County), Maryland, April 2010. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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CONTINUING CARE DIVISION
Lorraine Jenkins-Webb, Chief (410) 767-1067
e-mail: lorraine.jenkinswebb@maryland.gov
- CONTINUING CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
CONTINUING CARE AT HOME
- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES & SUPPORTS DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1266
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MARYLAND ACCESS POINT
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-1076
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