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

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

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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