Focusing on the whole person
Clients and professional staff work together to determine diagnoses, needs, treatment plans, and goals. By collaborating on their treatment plan, the client is able to build a relationship with his/her support team and is empowered in their recovery.
Some clients participate in our Day Program seeking stability and routine in their lives while others want to be a part of a community where they can focus on their wellness and recovery within a supportive environment that provides social interaction.
PDC staff help to ensure a seamless transition from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization into the community as well as follow-up care.
Affordable individual, couples, and group psychotherapy services to individuals covered by medical insurance providers.
Day Program and Administrative Offices
1313 New York Ave NW
Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Core Services Agency
1629 K Street NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006
Core Services
(202) 745-0073
Day Program
(202) 737-6191
General Inquiries:
info@mcclendoncenter.org
Medical Records:
records@mcclendoncenter.org
Day Program Referrals:
DayProgramReferrals@mcclendoncenter.org
Karl Hoffman was appointed Board Chair of the McClendon Center in 2025. He brings decades of experience in investment advising and financial leadership, and currently serves as President of The Pursuit, Inc., based in Washington, DC.
Karl holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a BA in Government from Georgetown University.
Dawn Abel joined the Society for Science as Chief Advancement Officer in 2023, bringing over two decades of expertise in transformative resource development. A visionary nonprofit executive, Dawn specializes in building diversified fundraising engines that bridge the gap between individual donors, foundations, and corporate philanthropy. Her leadership has consistently resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in support for mission-critical science initiatives.
Before joining the Society, Dawn was the Deputy Director of Advancement for the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, where she catalyzed the $150 million Our Shared Future campaign. Her previous leadership roles include Director of Development for the National Academy of Medicine and Director of Community Relations and Foundations for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, where she transitioned grant-making programs into strategic, impact-focused powerhouses.
Dawn’s unique perspective is rooted in an early career in engineering, which informs her disciplined, data-driven approach to nonprofit leadership. She holds an M.A. in Management from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Donna Calderone is a financial consultant working for Beckway. She specializes in financial organization transformation and procurement best practices. She has worked in public and private finance with time spent working for the government as well as in government consulting with Accenture Federal Services. She enjoys the intersection between data and strategy and is passionate about public economics.
Donna graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance from Drexel University and her Master’s Degree in Public Policy from American University.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Donna teaches yoga, enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with friends at new restaurants.
Denesia D. Rodgers
Guidehouse
Manager, Public Health Sector
Denesia is a passionate healthcare project management consultant with over ten years of supporting federal and state-level clients and over thirteen years managing projects within the healthcare space. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Tufts University School of Medicine, she brings experience in program and project management, operations, client management, change management, process improvement, and public health research. Her keen interest in improving the delivery of health care and eagerness to acquire more tools to effectively administer change in the health care system draws her to continually find ways to push the needle in health care forward.
Outside of work, Denesia is a children’s book author and certified yoga and pilates teacher, spreading the practice and love of yoga and pilates to various communities.
Amy is a dedicated Physician Assistant with over 15 years of experience in family medicine, serving the Northern Virginia and greater Washington, DC area. She currently practices at Inova Health, where she brings a particular passion for integrating mental health care into primary care settings. Her clinical career spans work at Vienna Family Medicine, La Clinica Familiar de Arlington, and CSPC, reflecting a longstanding commitment to accessible, patient-centered care across diverse communities.
Before entering medicine, Amy built a distinguished career in public service as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State, where she focused on human rights, democratization, and humanitarian and disaster preparedness. That work was grounded in a strong academic foundation — she holds an MA in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University, where she was nominated as a Presidential Management Fellow, and a BA in Sociology/Anthropology and Political Science from Southwestern University, which included study abroad in Chile. These experiences deepened her understanding of the social and structural forces that shape health and well-being across communities.
A proud 25+ year member of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church — where the McClendon Center was founded — Amy is deeply invested in the intersection of faith, community, and social justice. She is committed to partnering with the church to advance mental health outreach across Washington, DC, and views the McClendon Center as a vital expression of that mission.
Neil started his career at PwC in the Assurance Practice, where his primary focus was on audits of publicly traded companies. In 2015, he left PwC to join Lasership, Inc as its Corporate Controller. After helping guide Lasership through a Private Equity recapitalization, Neil joined CIBT, Inc in 2018 as its Global Corporate Controller. With over fifteen years of experience in finance and accounting, he founded his own CFO and Controller Advisory Services firm, NH Consulting, Inc.
Neil received his BS in Business Administration and Accounting from Christopher Newport University and his Masters in Accounting from the College of William and Mary. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. In addition, he is currently enrolled at the University of Maryland obtaining a Masters in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics.
Alex Korobkin is a Senior Associate with JLL in Washington, DC, where he specializes in tenant representation. Alex works with his clients to develop strategies that are designed to align their real estate facilities and operational strategies with their overall business objectives. His clients range from small non-profits to large corporations. Alex joined the McClendon Center’s Board of Directors in 2022 to honor his passion for mental health and the community. In his spare time, he does standup comedy, roots for the DC sports teams and can be found trying out the newest local restaurants. He resides in Bethesda, MD with his wife, Mel, and his dog, Louie. Alex has a BA in Corporate Communication from College of Charleston.
Dr. Allen is a proven clinician who brings significant experience advocating for vulnerable and at-risk populations in Washington, DC, Egypt, and his native England.
He joined McClendon Center after completing his psychiatry residency at Georgetown University Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident. He attended the University of Sussex for his undergraduate studies and received his medical degree from St. George’s, University of London.
As Medical Director, Dr. Allen is responsible for the psychiatric health and wellness of McClendon Center’s clients, the Center’s assessment and prescribing processes, and is the ultimate clinical decision maker for the agency. He also provides direct services for the Center’s clients, supervises all psychiatry staff members, and is the agency’s administrative representative for psychiatry.
Dr. Allen is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health treatment to the communities he serves, with an understanding of the role trauma often plays in people’s experiences. He understands that recovery starts with the whole person and is best achieved when done in partnership, meeting the individual’s goals.
Dr. He is board-certified in adult psychiatry and addictions medicine. She is passionate about providing quality and accessible mental health care while considering each patient’s concerns, values, and life circumstances. She received a Medical Doctor’s degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center and completed her psychiatry residency at George Washington University Hospital in DC. During her residency at GW, she had the opportunity to provide services and work with the team and patients at McClendon Center, and is thrilled she can continue to contribute to the organization.
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