The Operations division oversees all of DJS' programs that directly manage and supervise the behavior and health of youth in DJS' care such as community services, residential facilities, somatic health and services such as behavioral health, substance abuse and mental health.
Antoinette McLeod
Executive Director, Office of Detention Facilities
This unit oversees the programming, safety and security, education, and transportation for the Department of Juvenile Services' detention facilities.
Anthony Wynn
Executive Director for Residential Services
This unit oversees the programming, safety and security, education, and transportation for the Department of Juvenile Services' commitment facilities.
Dr. Jennifer Maehr
Medical Director, Somatic Health and Nutritional Services
The Somatic Health and Nutritional Services Unit is responsible for the provision of nursing, medical, dental, nutritional, pharmacological, and laboratory services to the youth in DJS facilities throughout the State of Maryland. The unit is also responsible for special health programs, health education and wellness policy, and programs for the Department. The Director of Somatic Health and Nutritional Services oversees the clinical supervision of medical, dental, and pharmacological services to youth in DJS facilities throughout the State of Maryland.
Keva Jackson
Program Health Administrator, Somatic Health and Nutritional Services
This unit oversees the administration of clinical nursing services, specialty care services, dental, nutritional services, pharmacological and laboratory services to the youth in DJS facilities throughout the State of Maryland.
Dr. Laura Estupinan-Kane
Director, Office of Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Services
This unit oversees various services and support for youth in DJS' care. The Director of Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Services oversees Psychology Services, Evidence-Based Services, and Addiction Services.