Executive Leadership
Dr. Lanikque Howard
Director, Office of Community Services (OCS)
Dr. Lanikque Howard is the director in the Office of Community Services. She provides leadership and oversight of over $12 billion annually in mandatory and discretionary grants through a multitude of social service and community development programs.
View full bio on Dr. Lanikque HowardJ. Janelle George
Deputy Director, Office of Community Services (OCS)
J. Janelle George is the deputy director in the Office of Community Services (OCS). In this role, she provides oversight in the areas of program operations, budget, human resources, and procurement, and is responsible for strengthening the administrative and management capacity of all OCS Divisions and programs. She also serves as the acting director of the Division of Social Services.
View full bio on J. Janelle GeorgeKatie Green
Chief of Staff
Katie Green is the chief of staff in the Office of Community Services (OCS). As chief of staff, she serves as an advisor to senior leadership and assists in the implementation of OCS’ goals, policies, strategic initiatives, and cross-cutting partnerships.
View full bio on Katie GreenCharisse Johnson
Director, Division of Community Assistance (DCA)
Charisse Johnson is the director of the Division of Community Assistance, which administers the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
View full bio on Charisse JohnsonLynda Perez
Director, Division of Community Discretionary and Demonstration Programs (DCDDP)
Lynda Perez is the director of the Division of Community Discretionary and Demonstration Programs (DCDDP) which administers five discretionary grant programs: Affordable Housing and Supportive Services Demonstration (AHSSD), Community Economic Development (CED), Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP), Medical-Legal Partnerships Plus (MLP+), and Rural Community Development (RCD).
View full bio on Lynda PerezMegan Meadows
Director, Division of Energy Assistance (DEA)
Megan Meadows is the director of the Division of Energy Assistance (DEA) in the Office of Community Services (OCS) which administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). In this role, she leads a team of staff to administer over $4 billion dollars in mandatory grants to serve households with low incomes.
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