{"id":3276,"date":"2024-01-18T13:29:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T21:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/?page_id=3276"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:34:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T01:34:29","slug":"leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marylandefc.org\/pt\/about\/leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Equipe de A\u00e7\u00e3o de Lideran\u00e7a"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\t\t\t\"Multicultural\n\t<\/figure>\n\t

EQUIPE DE A\u00c7\u00c3O DE LIDERAN\u00c7A<\/h1>\n\t

Nossos esfor\u00e7os colaborativos<\/h2>\n

Maryland Essentials for Childhood (EFC) \u00e9 uma organiza\u00e7\u00e3o liderada por volunt\u00e1rios aberta a parcerias com indiv\u00edduos, organiza\u00e7\u00f5es e ag\u00eancias que apoiam nossa miss\u00e3o e objetivos. <\/p>\n

Os indiv\u00edduos que atuam em nossa Equipe de A\u00e7\u00e3o de Lideran\u00e7a se comprometeram a liderar nossa organiza\u00e7\u00e3o para o pr\u00f3ximo est\u00e1gio de crescimento.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tCadeira\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

Wendy G. Lane<\/h3>Cadeira
\n<\/strong>Ela\/Dela\nDiretor, Programa de Resid\u00eancia em Medicina Preventiva
\nUniversidade de Maryland, Faculdade de Medicina<\/strong>\n

Wendy’s past experience as the Chair of the Maryland State Council for Child Abuse and Neglect, and her current role as Chair of the Foster Care and Child Maltreatment Committee for the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics simply add to her wealth of professional experience as a pediatrician. <\/p>\n

Wendy mora em Pikesville com seu marido de 25 anos e mant\u00e9m contato com seus dois filhos adultos, um na faculdade e outro no mercado de trabalho.<\/p>\n\t

Por que trabalhar coletivamente \u00e9 importante para o trabalho na EFC?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“There are so many organizations, groups, and individuals doing wonderful things to help prevent child maltreatment and improve the well-being of children. None can do this on their own, but if we work synergistically, we can limit redundancy and build on what others are doing to effect meaningful change.”<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tMembros\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

Quinton Askew<\/h3>Membro
\n<\/strong>Ele\/Dele\n

Consultor<\/b><\/p>\n

Quinton traz sua experi\u00eancia nos setores governamental e sem fins lucrativos para a organiza\u00e7\u00e3o, juntamente com seu compromisso de servir como consultor do Howard County Opioid Crisis Community Council e fundador da Conscious Minds Foundation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Quinton mora em Gwynn Oak com seus g\u00eameos, um menino e uma menina.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ele \u00e9 o Diretor Executivo da Ohana do Condado de Howard<\/a> (OhanaHC) and former President and CEO of the Maryland Information Network, which powers 211 services in Maryland.<\/p>\n\t

What’s one thing you wish you’d known when you first became a parent?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“I wish I had known the importance of self-care. Taking care of myself allows me to be a better parent. I wish I had known that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Building a support system is crucial in navigating the challenges of parenthood. Finally, understanding the importance of being flexible and parenting. Every child is unique, and you must be adaptable.”<\/p>\n\t\t

Kenyn Benjamin<\/h3>Membro
\n<\/strong>Ele\/Dele\nPresidente e CEO
\nA Rede de Informa\u00e7\u00e3o de Maryland\u00a0<\/strong>\n

Kenyn possui mais de duas d\u00e9cadas de experi\u00eancia em servi\u00e7os sociais do setor p\u00fablico, com foco no desenvolvimento de sistemas sociais que fortale\u00e7am indiv\u00edduos, fam\u00edlias e comunidades. L\u00edder com vis\u00e3o sist\u00eamica, Kenyn est\u00e1 comprometida em transformar vis\u00e3o em a\u00e7\u00e3o, construindo estruturas que ofere\u00e7am apoio concreto e impulsionem mudan\u00e7as duradouras em todos os sistemas p\u00fablicos.<\/p>\n

Com experi\u00eancia em arquitetura de neg\u00f3cios, desenvolvimento organizacional e execu\u00e7\u00e3o de estrat\u00e9gias, Kenyn desafia pressupostos e reinventa a forma como as organiza\u00e7\u00f5es criam valor, resultando em comunidades mais fortes e resilientes.<\/p>\n

Kenyn builds resilience in his own life by creating structure amid chaos, whether through music, routines, or reflection. It keeps his mind steady so he can operate under pressure. He’s actively involved in the Business Architecture Guild and is a musician.<\/p>\n

Kenyn’s childhood in East Baltimore, where co-op gardens and the Shares program were a vital food resource for his family and neighbors, anchors his dedication to community-centered solutions. He brings that lived experience to his work at Rede de informa\u00e7\u00f5es de Maryland<\/a>, que alimenta 211 servi\u00e7os.<\/p>\n\t

O que te entusiasma na ci\u00eancia do c\u00e9rebro e no ensino da resili\u00eancia?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“Brain science gives people language for what they’ve lived through. It turns survival into something understandable, and resilience into something teachable.”<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\t\t

Stacey Brown<\/h3>Membro
\n<\/strong>Ela\/Dela\nDiretor-executivo
\nA \u00c1rvore Geneal\u00f3gica<\/strong>\n

Stacey traz consigo um profundo conhecimento e experi\u00eancia em preven\u00e7\u00e3o ao abuso infantil, servi\u00e7os de apoio \u00e0 parentalidade e desenvolvimento comunit\u00e1rio, adquiridos ao longo de sua carreira no setor sem fins lucrativos. Atualmente, ela \u00e9 Diretora Executiva da The Family Tree, que tamb\u00e9m \u00e9 a filial de Maryland da Prevent Child Abuse America. Al\u00e9m de sua lideran\u00e7a na organiza\u00e7\u00e3o, Stacey tamb\u00e9m atua como Diretora Executiva da The Family Tree. A \u00c1rvore Geneal\u00f3gica<\/a>,\u00a0Stacey\u00a0is also a member of the Coalition to Protect Maryland’s Children and the State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.<\/p>\n

Stacey mora em Middle River com sua fam\u00edlia e gosta de ser m\u00e3e de jogador de futebol e de se manter conectada \u00e0 associa\u00e7\u00e3o de ex-alunos de sua escola.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\t

O que voc\u00ea faz para desenvolver resili\u00eancia em si mesmo?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“In order to build and maintain resilience, I practice self-care which includes meditating and utilizing my support system.”<\/p>\n\t\t

Edward “Ted” Gallo<\/h3>Membro
\n<\/strong>Ele\/Dele\nDiretor-executivo<\/b>
\nConselho Estadual de Combate ao Abuso e Neglig\u00eancia Infantil (SCCAN)<\/b>\n

Ted’s experience as a certified social worker and his leadership with SCCAN put him at the forefront of issues impacting Maryland’s children and families. SCCAN is an advisory board that makes recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly on policies and training to prevent child abuse and neglect. Ted is dedicated to strengthening systems and building a safer, more responsive child protection framework through public policy, child welfare, and community engagement.<\/p>\n

Ele mora em Chestertown, o menor condado de Maryland (Condado de Kent), com sua esposa, com quem \u00e9 casado h\u00e1 25 anos. Eles t\u00eam tr\u00eas filhos, incluindo g\u00eameos id\u00eanticos.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ted \u00e9 ativo em sua comunidade, tendo atuado na Comiss\u00e3o do Distrito Hist\u00f3rico e atualmente servindo na Comiss\u00e3o de \u00c9tica de Chestertown.<\/p>\n\t

What’s one thing you wish you’d known when you first became a parent?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“As the parent of a child with special needs, I wish that I had known how difficult it can be to get services. I wish that I had known where to get help. I wish that I could go back in time and tell myself that everything will be okay with the supports that we put in place ourselves.”<\/p>\n\t\t

Frank Kros<\/h3>Membro
\n<\/strong>Ele\/Dele
\n
\nPresidente
\n<\/strong>Grupo de Aprendizagem Kros<\/strong>\n

Frank is an award-winning public speaker, trainer, and change agent who educates adults on childhood trauma and resilience. He is a skilled child advocate with experience practicing child custody and juvenile law, an author, a visionary leader, and he’s passionate and committed to improving services for traumatized children on the local, state, and national levels through Grupo de Aprendizagem Kros<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He was selected as an Adverse Childhood Experiences Master Trainer for the state of Maryland (ACE Interface), provided expert testimony on childhood trauma to the United States Senate, and received the 2025 Unsung Hero award from The Family Tree for certifying trainers for Maryland’s ACE Aware Project.<\/p>\n

Frank mora em Fallston com sua esposa, Shawn Reagle Kros, e \u00e9 o orgulhoso pai de dois filhos adultos e volunt\u00e1rio da The Highlands School e do SARC (Centro de Recursos para V\u00edtimas de Agress\u00e3o Sexual\/Viol\u00eancia Conjugal). Como palestrante sobre resili\u00eancia, entre sua agenda de viagens intensa, Frank fortalece sua pr\u00f3pria resili\u00eancia praticando jardinagem, exerc\u00edcios f\u00edsicos, leitura e mindfulness.<\/p>\n\t

O que te entusiasma na ci\u00eancia do c\u00e9rebro e no ensino da resili\u00eancia?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“The fact that resilience can be taught! Through consistent, intentional practices, adults, communities, counties, and states can dramatically boost the resilience of their children and youth.”<\/p>\n\t\t

Mitchell Y. Mirviss<\/h3>Membro
\n<\/strong>Ele\/Dele\nParceiro<\/strong>
\nVenable LLP<\/strong>\n

Mitch traz sua vasta experi\u00eancia jur\u00eddica e sua paix\u00e3o por atender \u00e0s necessidades de crian\u00e7as em lares adotivos para a Maryland Essentials for Childhood. Sua paix\u00e3o por servir ao pr\u00f3ximo inclui a presta\u00e7\u00e3o de servi\u00e7os pro bono a milhares de crian\u00e7as em lares adotivos da cidade de Baltimore, em uma a\u00e7\u00e3o coletiva federal de longa data iniciada em 1988.<\/p>\n

Mitch e sua esposa moram no Condado de Montgomery e t\u00eam dois filhos adultos.<\/p>\n

Saiba mais sobre seu trabalho como s\u00f3cio na Venable aqui.<\/a><\/p>\n\t

Por que trabalhar coletivamente \u00e9 importante para o trabalho na EFC?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“One of the main reasons we haven’t achieved the policies and programs we know will work is that we are too siloed and stuck focused on our own priorities and issues. We are much stronger when we collaborate.”<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tMembros Em\u00e9ritos\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

Patr\u00edcia Cronin<\/h3>

Ela\/Dela<\/p>\nAposentado
\nEx-diretor executivo da The Family Tree<\/strong>\n

Pat brings decades of expertise to the organization, having been at the table since Maryland Essentials for Childhood’s inception in addition to the leadership she provided at The Family Tree for 25 years prior to her recent retirement.<\/p>\n

Pat mora em Lutherville e \u00e9 m\u00e3e e av\u00f3 de dois filhos.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\t

O que te entusiasma na ci\u00eancia do c\u00e9rebro e no ensino da resili\u00eancia?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“The field continues to be new and exciting. I think back to how I was trained as a social worker on the causes of mental illness and the blame that was placed on families, particularly mothers. The research and development of brain science and resilience has transformed medicine. The more we learn, the more relief and hope we can provide to people. We have the tools we need to foster understanding and impact lives.”<\/p>\n\t\t

Cl\u00e1udia Remington<\/h3>

Ela\/Dela<\/p>\nAposentado
\nEx-diretor executivo do Conselho Estadual de Maryland sobre Abuso e Neglig\u00eancia Infantil<\/strong>\nClaudia brings her extensive consensus-building and policy expertise to Maryland Essentials for Childhood as a mediator, attorney, and the former Executive Director of SCCAN. Claudia’s service to children and their families over decades includes volunteering for Stand for Children and serving as a CASA as well as an ACE Interface Master Trainer.
\nClaudia mora em Edgewater com sua labradora branca Chloe e tem dois filhos adultos.\n\t

Por que trabalhar coletivamente \u00e9 importante para o trabalho na Maryland EFC?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“The PACEs science is clear about what children need to thrive. Effectively promoting healthy child development and preventing ACEs will require a statewide public-private, cross-sector plan that is grounded in PACEs science. We owe it to our children and future generations to work together to make that plan and its implementation a reality.”<\/p>\n\t\t

Joana Stine<\/h3>

Ela\/Dela<\/p>\nAposentado
\nEx-diretor do Centro de Promo\u00e7\u00e3o da Sa\u00fade, Educa\u00e7\u00e3o e Uso do Tabaco do Departamento de Sa\u00fade de Maryland\u00a0<\/strong>\n

Joan continua a contribuir com sua expertise em sa\u00fade p\u00fablica, bem como em teoria e pr\u00e1tica do apego, para o Maryland Essentials for Childhood, onde atuou como presidente na \u00faltima d\u00e9cada. Ela aconselha e ministra treinamentos do C\u00edrculo de Seguran\u00e7a-Parentalidade para pais e educadores de sa\u00fade comunit\u00e1ria; e atua no conselho da Agenda Legislativa de Maryland para Mulheres.<\/p>\n\t

What’s one thing you want to teach your great-grandchildren?
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“You’ve got great and wonderful things ahead of you.\u00a0 Just learn to roll with the punches and all will be well.”<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\"Infographic\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\tGrupos de trabalho\t<\/h2>\n\t

O trabalho coletivo da Maryland Essentials for Childhood (EFC) \u00e9 poss\u00edvel gra\u00e7as \u00e0 generosa doa\u00e7\u00e3o de tempo, experi\u00eancia e paix\u00e3o de nossos parceiros<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We work together at our Maryland Essentials for Childhood bi-monthly meetings and in workgroups to provide the opportunity to look thoroughly at issues and make recommendations based on science, data and the needs of Maryland’s children.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSaber mais\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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