Claudelia Davis is a Clinical Manager at McClendon Center with 15 years of experience working with the DC Medicaid population.   Claudelia has dedicated her career to address health disparities and help individuals improve their health, body, mind and spirit.   While pursuing a Master’s in Social Work from Howard University, she concentrated her studies in healthcare because her desire has always been to improve the health outcomes for communities that are impacted by health inequities.  Claudelia specializes in behavioral health case management, psychiatric discharge coordination, and program development. Claudelia is inspired daily by her husband and their three daughters. In her spare time, Claudelia enjoys long walks in the park and spending quality time with family and friends.

Shawn joined McClendon Center in November 2020 as the Human Resources Director. Previously, she held the position as the Human Resources Director at a correctional facility. Her experience includes working in various industries throughout her career as a Human Resource Director/Manager. Shawn holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Bowie State University. She enjoys gaining new knowledge and experiences.

Sara Teichholtz completed her premedical studies at Wellesley College, graduating cum laude with a degree in Neuroscience. She then completed her medical training at the Medical School for International Health at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Be’er Sheva, Israel, to gain exposure to cross-cultural medicine and global health. She was drawn to complete her psychiatric training at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. because of unique opportunities available to work with diverse and underserved populations including refugees, immigrants, and survivors of political torture. During residency she completed the GW Resident Fellowship in Health Policy, and remains passionate about social justice in medicine, advocacy, health policy, and healthcare reform, interests were which further strengthened by spending her final year of residency at the housing-first CSA Pathways to Housing. She is board certified in psychiatry and plans to complete further training in hospice and palliative medicine.

Dr. Pamela Jones is the Director of Nursing and Health Services at McClendon Center. Prior to joining McClendon Center, she was a Global Health Service/Peace Corps volunteer. While in Tanzania, she taught nursing to undergraduate and graduate students. She received her BSN from the University of Northern Colorado, a MPH from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a PhD in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco. Her nursing experience has focused on health disparities, providing care through all phases of the cancer continuum, and community-based nursing. In her spare time, she enjoys live music, traveling, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Steve Luteran serves as a Clinical Manager for McClendon Center in Washington DC, a private non-profit agency serving adults with serious mental illness.   For the past 20 years Steve has held various senior leadership positions in managing non-profit and government agencies.  Prior past experience included serving as the Deputy Director of Program Services with the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services with the District of Columbia. He also served as the Executive Director for Catholic Charities in Virginia.   Steve received his Master of Social Work Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Virginia and Washington Dc.  Steve is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and has served on a variety of non-profit Boards in varying capacity including President.   Steve has worked with many different population in his career that included at-risk adolescents, families and adults living in poverty, homelessness or suffering from debilitating physical and mental health issues.

Hiwot joined the McClendon Center in 2011. Previously, she worked for a construction company and an oil company. Hiwot is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed by the Common Wealth of Virginia and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management.

Amy Ciciora is the Director of Development at McClendon Center. Amy started her fundraising career in Washington, DC in 2013 after completing a master’s degree in Social Justice at Arizona State University. Amy approaches philanthropy with a business oriented perspective without ever losing focus on the mission.

After graduating from Morgan State University, Aisha Shabazz started her career in Baltimore City working with mentally ill teen parents in the foster care system. Upon relocating to the Washington DC area she worked at The Green Door Clubhouse as a job coach. Aisha later was hired by S.O.M.E. as the program manager for the Isaiah House Day Program. Aisha has worked at the McClendon Center in 3 roles: Mental Health Specialist, Office Engagement Coordinator and currently as Day Program Manager.  Aisha is committed to being an advocate and improving the lives of adults living with mental illness in Washington DC.

Sheandinita has been with McClendon Center for 12 years starting as a Community Support Specialist February 2008. Fifteen months later, she was promoted to the position of Team Leader, supervising Community Support Specialists. In 2014 she took on the dual role of Team Leader and Compliance Officer. Lastly, in 2017 she was moved into her current role as the Director of Compliance and Training.  Her day-to-day role includes ensuring that staff follow internal and external policies and procedures, which includes investigating any reports of violations (e.g., unethical, illegal, or improper conduct) by staff. Also, she provides orientation and training to staff initially upon hire and on an ongoing basis. Sheandinita is a graduate of Howard University.

Caitlin Apo is the Director of Clinical Services at McClendon Center, a five star Washington DC community mental health agency.  She manages community outreach teams to serve adults diagnosed with complicated mental health needs by utilizing innovative approaches to care.  In addition, she has promoted various community partnerships to coordinate services for complex medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse recovery programming. Lastly, her belief that every person deserves unique and individualized comprehensive care has led to improved healthcare access in low income communities.