MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

State Emergency Operations Center
7229 Parkway Drive, Suite 200, Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 517-3600, 1-877-MEMA-USA (636-2872); fax: (410) 517-3610
e-mail: mjoc.mdem@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/home-12345.aspx

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Brittany Cook, Executive Associate to Secretary (410) 517-2505; e-mail: brittany.cook@maryland.gov


MARYLAND 9-1-1 BOARD
(D52A0102, formerly Q00A0104, formerly 35.01.01.04)
FY2026 appropriation: $147,083,589; authorized positions:
Christy Collins, Ed.D., Executive Director (410) 517-3600
e-mail: christy.collins2@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/911-board.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Scott A. Haas, Chair (elected by Board), 2027
William Frazier; Duane C. Hull; Sona A. Konate; Kevin D. Mosier; Tammy M. Price; Jeffrey A. Rank; Tenea L. Reddick; Tony W. Rose; Steven Shipley; Stephen H. Souder; Antonella M. Volpe. Terms expire 2027.

Walter L. Campbell; Erik S. Gaull; Geneva M. Schaffle. Terms expire 2028.

Dawn Blanchard; Marcia L. Deppen; Tawn T. Gregory; Shariff Q. Thomas; Thomas R. Ward; one vacancy. Terms expire 2029.

Danissa Alston; Cecilia M. Warren. Terms expire 2030.

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent (nonvoting members): Kenneth P. Poling; Erik Gaull.

Appointed by Secretary of Disabilities: Cecilia Warren

Staff: Andranese Carter (410) 517-2416; e-mail: andranese.carter1@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATION
Shanna Garber Gallegos, Administrative Officer 410-702-0922; e-mail: shanna.gallegos@maryland.gov

FISCAL BRANCH
Peter Giguere, Manager (410) 517-3600; e-mail: peter.giguere2@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS & TRAINING BRANCH
Vacancy, Manager (410) 517-3600; e-mail:

COUNSEL
Joshua Friedman, Principal Counsel (410) 702-0033; e-mail: josh.friedman@maryland.gov
Elizabeth Simpson, Assistant Attorney General (667) 448-8059; e-mail: elizabeth.simpson@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF INTEROPERABILITY
John E. (Jack) Markey, Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (667) 274-3006; e-mail: jack.markey@maryland.gov
Brian Wood, Telecommunications/Fleet Administrator (410) 517-2479; e-mail: brian.wood@maryland.gov

DEPUTY SECRETARY

Maria Josephina Fogell, Executive Associate to Deputy Secretary (410) 517-2481; e-mail: josephina.fogell@maryland.gov


DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Monica Kindle, Chief Equal Employment Opportunity & Fair Practices Officer (410) 517-2449; e-mail: monica.kindle@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & STRATEGY
Anna L. Sierra, Assistant Secretary (443) 381-2556; e-mail: anna.sierra1@maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH BRANCH
Jorge E. Castillo, Manager (410) 517-2521; e-mail: jorge.castillo@maryland.gov

STRATEGY PROGRAMS
Emily Wesselhoff, Manager (443) 381-4041e-mail: emily.wesselhoff@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
(D52A0105)
FY2026 appropriation: $128,910; authorized positions:
Michael J. Hinson, Chief Resilience Officer (443) 381-3699; e-mail: michael.hinson@maryland.gov
Summer Modelfino, Deputy Chief Resilience Officer (410) 517-2510; e-mail: summer.modelfino@maryland.gov
web: https://resilientmaryland.com

FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE
Annika La Fave, Coordinator (410) 517-2532; e-mail: annika.lafave@maryland.gov
MARYLAND FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCY COUNCIL
e-mail: mdfsrc.mdem@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/food-resilience.aspx

Co-Chair: Russell J. Strickland, Secretary of Emergency Management
Co-Chair (chosen by Council, 1-year term): Stephanie A. Lansing, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park


Co-Vice-Chair: Martin Proulx, designee of Secretary of Agriculture
Co-Vice-Chair: Labelle G. Hillgrove, designee of Secretary of Human Services
Co-Vice-Chair: Stephanie A. Lansing, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park


Appointed by Senate President: Katie Fry Hester

Appointed by House Speaker: Lorig Charkoudian

Appointed by Secretary of Emergency Management to 3-year terms: Jesse Albright; Daphene Altema-Johnson; Amanda (Beth) Brewster; Heather B. Bruskin; Michelle Caruso; Lindsey Doyle; Enrique Nelson Escobar, Ph.D.; Nick Hargrove; Annmarie Hart-Bookbinder; LaMonika N. Jones; Lila B. Karki, Ph.D.; Lisa Lachenmayr; Taylor LaFave; Grace Leatherman; Joseph Liu; Nancy Nunn; Leah A. Paley; Reena Rambharat; Mary Salins; Bill Schindler, Ph.D.; Theresa Stahl; Diana Taylor; Anne Z. Wallerstedt, Esq. Terms expire 2027.

Ex officio: Joseph P. Milone, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Commerce; Shannon McDonald, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Leslie Sessom-Parks, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Stephen R. McHenry, Executive Director, Maryland Agricultural & Resource-Based Industry Development Corp.; Karl Shlagel, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Farm Bureau.

COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION COMMITTEE
DISTRIBUTION & ACCESS COMMITTEE
ENVIRONMENT & PRODUCTION COMMITTEE

CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
Marcia L. Deppen, Director (410) 517-2488
e-mail: marcia.deppen@maryland.gov

Cpl. Mark H. Klinger, State Police Liaison e-mail: mark.klinger@maryland.gov

Brian Bauer, Assistant Director (410) 517-3600
e-mail: brian.bauer@maryland.gov

Brenda Mworia, Administrative Aide (410) 517-2409 ; e-mail: brenda.mworia@maryland.gov

DAILY OPERATIONS BRANCH
Lisa Ray, Manager (410) 517-2498; e-mail: lisa.ray@maryland.gov

Brett Boyce, Program Manager (410) 517-2429; e-mail: brett.boyce@maryland.govv
MARYLAND JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER


LOCAL SUPPORT BRANCH
Harrison Brown, Manager (410) 517-2513; e-mail: harrison.brown@maryland.gov

CENTRAL REGION
John E. Dulina, Liaison Officer (410) 517-2567; e-mail: john.dulina@maryland.gov

EASTERN SHORE REGION
Jessica Nusbaum, Liaison Officer (410) 517-2523; e-mail: jessica.nusbaum@maryland.gov


SOUTHERN REGION
Timothy Schneeman, Liaison Officer (410) 517-2499; e-mail: timothy.schneeman@maryland.gov

WESTERN REGION
Thomas Brown, Liaison Officer (410) 517-2497; e-mail: tom.brown4@maryland.gov

PREPAREDNESS BRANCH
Meredith Lang, Manager (410) 517-3600; e-mail: meredith.lang@maryland.gov

CYBER PREPAREDNESS UNIT
Taylor Munir, Supervisor (410) 517-3600; e-mail: taylor.munir@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/cyber-preparedness-home.aspx

PLANNING UNIT
Vacancy, Manager (410) 517-3600

TRAINING & EXERCISE UNIT
Matthew Moynihan, Manager (410) 517-2548; e-mail: matthew.moynihan@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/training_education.aspx

RESPONSE COORDINATION BRANCH
Kiona Black, Manager (410) 517-2518; e-mail: kiona.black@maryland.gov

STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
(410) 517-3600

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS
Jacazza Jones, Officer (410) 517-2597; e-mail: jacazza.jones@maryland.gov

RESPONSE COORDINATION TRAINING & EXERCISE
David Barnes, Administrator (410) 517-3600; e-mail: david.barnes@maryland.gov

WEBEOC
Justin Lewis, Administrator (410) 517-2489; e-mail: justin.lewis1@maryland.gov

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION DIRECTORATE
Sara Bender, Director (410) 517-2417
e-mail: sara.bender1@maryland.gov

Vanessa Calaban, Disaster Risk Reduction Planner (410) 517-2565; e-mail: vanessa.calaban@maryland.gov

Kristen Forti-Thomas, Assistant Director (410) 517-3600
e-mail: kristen.fortithomas@maryland.gov

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BRANCH
David Nine, Branch Manager & State Public Assistance Officer (410) 517-2426; e-mail: david.nine1@maryland.gov
John Harding, Deputy Public Assistance Officer & Grants Administrator 410) 517-2530; e-mail: john.harding@maryland.gov
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Tanya Hoffman, Fiscal Administrator (410) 517-2441; e-mail: tanya.hoffman@maryland.gov
Sierra Saunders, Specialist (410) 517-2563; e-mail: sierra.saunders@maryland.gov

RISK & RECOVERY BRANCH
David Robbins, Manager (410) 517-2559; e-mail: dave.robbins@maryland.gov

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES (GIS) UNIT
METEOROLOGICAL HAZARD ANALYSIS
RISK ANALYSIS


STATE HAZARD MITIGATION OFFICE
Caitlin (Cait) Whiteleather, State Hazard Mitigation Officer (410) 517-2581; e-mail: caitlin.whiteleather@maryland.gov
Jesse Delph, Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer (410) 517-2457; e-mail: jesse.delph@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/hazard-mitigation.aspx

HAZARD MITIGATION
Lateefah Halley, Fiscal Administrator (410) 517-3600; e-mail: lateefah.halley4@maryland.gov

RESILIENCE LOAN PROGRAM
David Ziff, Senior Program Manager (410) 517-3600; e-mail: david.ziff3@maryland.gov

WHOLE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION BRANCH
Tessa Lovro, Manager (410) 517-2425; e-mail: tessa.lovro@maryland.gov
web: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/whole-community.aspx

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
Cory Edwards, Manager (410) 517-2570; e-mail: cory.edwards1@maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
Tisha Brinkley, Specialist (410) 517-3600; e-mail: tisha.brinkley@maryland.gov

VOLUNTEER & NONPROFIT ENGAGEMENT
Christiana Ferguson, Coordinator (410) 517-2465; e-mail: christiana.ferguson@maryland.gov

MISSION SUPPORT DIRECTORATE
Janet Moncrieffe, Director (410) 517-2524
e-mail: janet.moncrieffe@maryland.gov


FINANCE OFFICE
Blake Langford, Chief Financial Officer (443) 379-9493
e-mail: blake.langford@maryland.gov
FISCAL SERVICES
Beth Malane, Chief (410) 517-2453; e-mail: beth.malane@maryland.gov

ACCOUNTANTS & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Stacy Stone, Chief (410) 517-2472; e-mail: stacy.stone@maryland.gov

INVENTORY & RECEIVABLES

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION BRANCH
Vacancy, Manager (410) 517-3600; e-mail:

HUMAN RESOURCES BRANCH
Mekia Gaskins, Manager (410) 517-2595; e-mail: mekia.gaskins@maryland.gov

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Vacancy, Chief Program Management Officer (410) 517-3600; e-mail:

BUSINESS COMPLIANCE & INTERNAL CONTROLS
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 517-3600; e-mail:

PROCUREMENT
Miracle Banks, Procurement Officer (410) 517-3600; e-mail: miracle.banks1@maryland.gov

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