Our History

Project PLASE was founded by Frank Dearden, Miriam Wallace, Eric Bergerson, Gregory M. Hunter, and Mary C. Slicher to remedy the lack of housing and resources available to Baltimore’s homeless citizens. Originating as a Walk-In Center for those experieincing homelessness, PLASE opened its first housing facility in 1978. It now has two temporary housing facilities and is in the process of converting an old elementary school in Irvington, Baltimore into affordable housing for 90 homeless individuals.

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Meet our staff

While not all employees are listed, Project PLASE has 70+ full/part time staff members. Temporary Housing staff provides care seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. Our staff come equipped with professional backgrounds & receive consistent & on-going training. Their dedication helps our clients achieve a better life for themselves and their families. Daily, our staff witness the heartaches & celebrations as clients overcome homelessness.

Mary C. Slicher

Mary C. Slicher, LCSW-C

Executive Director

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Llyod Wynn

Assistant Director

Rapid Rehousing CARES Housing Manager

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Jenny Graham

Director of Development & Community Engagement

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Mike Brown

Facilities Manager

Director, Supportive Services for Veteran Families

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Daniel Jarvis, PhD

Director of Temporary Housing

Betty Patterson

Betty Patterson

Permanent Housing Case Management Manager

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Toni Watkins

1814 Maryland Avenue
Temporary Housing Facility Manager

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3601 Old Frederick Road
Temporary Housing Facility Manager

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Erica Stanley

Celebration Housing Manager
RAC Housing Coordinator

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Diana Ferguson, PhD

Deputy Director, Supportive Services for Veteran Families

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Loveth Akinyemi

Data Administrator

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Rachel Catalano

Volunteer Coordinator

Meet our Board of Directors

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Gene Severance

Board President

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Franklin Lee

Board Vice President

Lawrence

Lawrence Richardson

Board Treasurer

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Tom McCarthy

Board Secretary

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Cindi Bassford

Board Member

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Ronald Wimberly-El

Board Member

Diana G. Khan is licensed to practice law in Maryland, and is the founder of the Diana Khan Group of Companies, encompassing 3 real estate brokerages, Premier Title, DK Law Group, and 5-Star Property Management. She also retains and holds a Real Estate Brokers License, is a licensed Title Producing Agent, a Masters in Public Administration and holds a JD from University of Baltimore School of Law. Diana plays a critical role on the Board, advising on both real estate and legal matters to steer the organization through the growing thicket of regulatory and legal matters facing its donors and members. With over a decade of experience locally, Diana provides a unique perspective to The Project PLASE Board.
Diana G. Khan is licensed to practice law in Maryland, and is the founder of the Diana Khan Group of Companies, encompassing 3 real estate brokerages, Premier Title, DK Law Group, and 5-Star Property Management. She also retains and holds a Real Estate Brokers License, is a licensed Title Producing Agent, a Masters in Public Administration and holds a JD from University of Baltimore School of Law. Diana plays a critical role on the Board, advising on both real estate and legal matters to steer the organization through the growing thicket of regulatory and legal matters facing its donors and members. With over a decade of experience locally, Diana provides a unique perspective to The Project PLASE Board.

Diana Khan

Board Member

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Adam Schneider

Board Member