Psychiatric Rehabilitation Staff
Riley Aker, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Victoria Blandon, BSW
Senior Mental Health Care Coordinator
Silvia Brandt, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Pamela Brown, BA
Program Specialist
Janelle Bugayong, MSW
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Abigail Burns, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Nerissa Cole, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Christina Cosio-Futch
MSW Intern
Kara Craig, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Miranda DeMers, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Kendall Ecker, BS
Baltimore Program Specialist
Katelyn Gibbons, BA
Program Specialist
Courtney Hopkins, MA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Amber Howe, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Serena Kwiatkowski, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Kayla Maynard, BA
Behavioral Health Home Coordinator
Isabella McElrath, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Cheyenne Oates, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Dayna Oxley, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Nicole Peloquin, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Abigail Price, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Monica Redmond, BS
Day Program Coordinator
Shay Ryan, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Haley Seabolt, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Kendra Smither, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Emilee Stine, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Megan Weaver, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Riley Aker, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Goucher College: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown:
Honolulu, Hawaii
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: cheesecake.
Favorite Quote: “One step at a time is all it takes to get you there.” – Emily Dickinson
Fun Factoid: When I was a teenager I lived in Germany and England, and have visited a total of 8 countries.
Victoria Blandon, BSW
Senior Mental Health Care Coordinator
School: Coppin State University: Bachelor’s
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: cheese.
Fun Factoid: I’m an extroverted introvert.
Favorite Quote: “Dance like there is nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” – William Purkey
Silvia Brandt, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
ITESM Bachelor’s in Architecture
Hometown:
Monterrey, N.L. Mexico
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: chilaquiles.
Fun Factoid: I love cooking! I collect recipes and started taking cooking classes when I was eight years old.
Pamela Brown, BA
Program Specialist
School: George Mason University: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown: West Chester, PA
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: blueberries.
Fun Factoid: I volunteer at a fire house.
Favorite Quote: “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
Janelle Bugayong, MSW
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Salisbury University: Master’s in Social Work
Hometown:
Yokosuka, Japan
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite Quote: “Something weird might just be something familiar viewed from a different angle.” – Marceline’s Mom in Adventure Time
Fun Factoid: I am not a fan of sweet food, but I like savory and salty foods.
Abigail Burns, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
University of Maryland, College Park: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown:
Severna Park, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite food: sushi.
Fun Factoid: I’m classically trained in vocal performance.
Nerissa Cole, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Morgan State University: Bachelor’s in Applied Liberal Studies
Hometown:
Charles County, Maryland
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: mushroom ravioli.
Favorite Quote: “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” – Bob Marley
Christina Cosio-Futch
MSW Intern
School:
Hometown:
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food:
Fun Factoid:
Kara Craig, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Liberty University: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Focus: Counseling, Minor: Sociology
Hometown:
Richmond, VA
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: a good burger or Mexican food.
Fun Factoid: I lived in Germany for a year and a half.
Favorite Quote: “Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” – Michael Scott
Miranda DeMers, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School: University of Maryland College Park: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown: Pasadena, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: watermelon.
Fun Factoid: I own four fish tanks (two salt and two freshwater). My favorite fish are my jellyfish and puffer fish.
Kendall Ecker, BS
Baltimore Program Specialist
School: Towson University: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Quote: “Spread love everywhere you go.” – Mother Theresa
Katelyn Gibbons, BA
Program Specialist
School: Towson University: Bachelor’s
Hometown: Olney, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: sushi.
Courtney Hopkins, MA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School: Syracuse University: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Loyola University Maryland: Certificate of Advanced Study, Counseling Psychology
Pace University: Master’s in Psychology
Hometown: Syracuse, New York
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: I’m a pizza aficionado.
Favorite Quote: “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Amber Howe, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
University of Colorado: Bachelor’s in Sociology
Hometown:
Grand Junction, CO
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: sushi.
Fun Factoid: I used to be a linguist for the United States Army.
Serena Kwiatkowski, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Towson University: Bachelor’s in Sociology and Criminology
Hometown:
Odenton, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: sushi.
Kayla Maynard, BA
Behavioral Health Home Coordinator
School: University of Maryland Baltimore County: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown: Pasadena, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: tacos.
Fun Factoid: I’m obsessed with my cat Lexie.
Favorite Quote: “Never allow the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” – Babe Ruth
Isabella McElrath, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Davidson College: Bachelor’s
Hometown:
Baltimore, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Quote: “Keep your face always towards the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman
Cheyenne Oates, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Towson University: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown:
Severna Park, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: fried pickles.
Fun Factoid: I enjoy bird watching.
Dayna Oxley, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Goodwin University: Bachelor’s in Human Services, minor in Psychology
Currently pursuing Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Hometown:
Connecticut
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: pizza.
Nicole Peloquin, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown:
Antigo, WI
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: Thai, Peruvian, and tacos.
Favorite Quote: “Escape the ordinary.” – Unknown
Fun Fact: I make pretty things with yarn.
Abigail Price
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Goucher College: Bachelor’s
Hometown:
Summit, NJ
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Quote: “I am going to be furiously happy, out of sheer spite.” – Jenny Lawson
Favorite Food: pork buns.
Monica Redmond, BS
Day Program Coordinator
School:
Towson University: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Quote: “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
Shay Ryan, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Loyola University: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Currently Pursuing Master’s in Mental Health Counseling
Hometown:
Poolesville, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Quote: I am named after an old baseball stadium.
Favorite Food: chocolate anything!
Haley Seabolt, BA
Day Program Coordinator
School:
University of Maryland, Baltimore County: Bachelor’s in Psychology, minor in Aging and Wellness Services
Currently pursuing Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Hometown:
Bel Air, MD
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: spicy chicken fried rice.
Kendra Smither, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
University of Richmond: Bachelor’s in Psychology & Anthropology
Hometown:
Richmond, VA
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: empanadas.
Favorite Quote: “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis
Emilee Stine, BS
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School: Geneva College: Bachelor’s in Psychology
Hometown: Chambersburg, PA
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: tacos.
Fun Factoid: My nickname has been Sparky since the 4th grade. None of my friends call me “Emilee.”
Favorite Quote: “When in doubt, dance it out.” – Unknown
Megan Weaver, BA
Mental Health Care Coordinator
School:
Mount Aloysius College: Bachelor’s in Psychology and Criminology
Hometown:
Gettysburg, PA
Quote / Favorite Food / Fun Factoid:
Favorite Food: gyros.
Fun Factoid: I have studied abroad twice, once in Germany and once in Austria.
Favorite Quote: “There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” – Amanda Gorman