Staff and Board Members
Staff Leadership
Najla Wortham, MA LCPC
President and CEO
Jennifer Alldredge
Chief of Compliance and Programs
Amir Malek
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Christiana Adegbesan
Director of Human Resources
Cheri Olivar
Director of Developmental Disability Services
Britt Mobley
Director of Mental Health Services
Louis Cooke IV
Facilities Manager
Alaya Ponce
Communications Manager
Jennifer Stifter
Compliance and Training Manager
Ta’Keisha Jefferson
Executive Administrative Assistant
Board Members
Dr. Daman Harris is a career educator and administrator, having served as an Assistant Principal in Montgomery County Public Schools, Manager of Professional Development in Anne Arundel Public Schools and teacher at Baltimore County Public Schools. Dr. Harris is a published author, having written The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say and Do. He is also a cofounder of the Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) program, which seeks to support and retain male teachers of color, especially African-American and Latino males. He holds a PhD from the University of Maryland and an MA from Goucher College.
Gabrielle Bezou is a master’s level Special Education Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools. Her work ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to live meaningful lives.
Fred Chanteau is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Affiliated Santé Group. He is a 40-year veteran of the behavioral health services field and a pioneer in community-based services for those with severe and persistent mental illness and developmental disabilities.
Christopher Flynn is a partner in Crowell and Moring’s Washington, D.C. office and is co-chair of the firm’s Health Care Group. Mr. Flynn regularly represents health care organizations and industry associations in various litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters.
Dr. Daman Harris is a career educator and administrator, having served as an Assistant Principal in Montgomery County Public Schools, Manager of Professional Development in Anne Arundel Public Schools and teacher at Baltimore County Public Schools. Dr. Harris is a published author, having written The Antiracist School Leader: What to Know, Say and Do. He is also a cofounder of the Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) program, which seeks to support and retain male teachers of color, especially African-American and Latino males. He holds a PhD from the University of Maryland and an MA from Goucher College.
Mrs. Gina James has worked in special education for more than 30 years and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of The Foundation Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Lincoln University, a Master’s Degree in Human Services Counseling from LaSalle University, and a Master’s Degree in Special Education, specializing in educating emotionally disabled students, from George Washington University. Mrs. James is a licensed teacher, administrator, and mental health licensed counselor. Governor Moore’s office appointed her to serve on the Maryland Center for School Safety Subcabinet Advisory Board, representing special education non-public schools. She is the Board President of the Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF). She is a graduate of both Leadership Prince George’s County and Leadership Montgomery County.
Margaret Parrott is an Instructional Specialist at Montgomery County Public Schools and has worked at MCPS for over 30 years. Margaret works to assist families of students with special needs to ensure a seamless and successful transition into the adult world.