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.

Michael Burt was hired at McClendon Center in 2009 during the agency’s major expansion as a Team Leader and became the QI Director in 2014. He earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from Bowie State University and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Frostburg State University. Michael uses his expertise in quality improvement, crisis intervention, social services, community outreach, and counseling to empower and help our clients reach their ultimate goal of independence.