DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

SECRETARY

[photo, Stacy L. Rodgers, Maryland Acting Secretary of Human Resources] STACY L. RODGERS, Acting Secretary of Human Services


Acting Secretary of Human Services since April 1, 2026. Chief of Staff, 2007-08, and Deputy Secretary of Programs, 2008-11, Department of Human Resources.

Member, Governor's Executive Council, 2026-; Children's Cabinet, 2026-; Advisory Council to the Children's Cabinet, 2026-; School Safety Subcabinet Advisory Board, 2026-; MD THINK Committee, 2026-; Energy Subcabinet, 2025-. Chair, Two-Generation Family Economic Security Commission, 2026-. Co-Vice-Chair, Maryland Food System Resiliency Council, 2026-.

Member, Governor's Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture, 2026-; Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs, 2026-; Behavioral Health Advisory Council, 2026-; Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access, 2026-; State Child Fatality Review Team, 2026-; Workgroup on Children in Unlicensed Settings and Pediatric Hospital Overstays in the States, 2026-; Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, 2026-; Maryland Cybersecurity Coordinating Council, 2026-;Interagency Disabilities Board, 2026-; Governor's Family Violence Council, 2026-; Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council, 2026-; State Coordinating Committee for Health and Human Services Transportation, 2026-; Governor's Commission on Hispanic and Latin American Community Affairs, 2026-; Interagency Council on Homelessness, 2026-; Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact, 2026-; Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging and Best Practices, 2026-; Law Enforcement Coordinating Council, 2026-; Governor's Commission to Study Mental and Behavioral Health in Maryland, 2026-; Council on Open Data, 2026-; Procurement Improvement Council, 2026-; Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee, 2026-; Interdepartmental Advisory Committee on Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, 2026-; Interagency Committee on Specialized Transportation, 2026-; Commission on Trauma-Informed Care, 2026-; Maryland Veterans Trust, 2026-; State Board of Victim Services, 2026-; Governor's Workforce Development Board, 2026-.

County Administrative Officer, Baltimore County, 2019-24.

Director of Social Services, Baltimore City, 2018-19.

Deputy Director for Program Operations, Child and Family Services Agency, District of Columbia, 2017-18.

Senior Advisor to Deputy Commissioner, 2011-13, and Chief of Staff, 2013-17, U.S. Social Security Administration.

Deputy Director for Programs and Chief of Staff, Department of Human Services, District of Columbia, 2001-03. Manager, Planning, Accountability, and Customer Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Montgomery County, 2005-07.

University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.A. (psychology); University of Baltimore, M.A. (public administration); Executive Leadership Institute, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Chair, Dean's Advisory Board, School of Public Affairs, University of Baltimore. Director, Health and Ancillary Services, Community Alternatives of Washington, 2004-05. Married; one child.

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