Staff

PLAN STAFF

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Bernard M. Raiche, Ed.D, J.D., LCSW-C	Dr. Bernie Raiche joined PLAN in July 2006. Prior to coming to PLAN, he held a number of clinical and administrative positions in psychiatric and rehabilitation agencies, and taught in graduate counselor education programs. In addition to being a licensed clinical social worker and having a Doctorate in Counselor Education, he has a Masters in Business Administration and is licensed as an attorney in Maryland and DC. Bernie is married and has a daughter. His interests include photography and golf.
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER Stacy Bourque-Belt, LCSW-C	Stacy Bourque-Belt has worked at PLAN since 1992. She has a Masters in Social Work and an undergraduate degree in psychology. Stacy strongly believes in PLAN's mission and has seen firsthand how a client's life can improve with our help. Stacy has a great husband, three wonderful children, and one cat. When she has a moment to herself, Stacy enjoys reading and working on Sudoku puzzles. She also enjoys spending time at the beach and exploring lighthouses.
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER Elynne T. Bunnag, LCPC, NCC	Elynne has worked at PLAN since 2002. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and a National Certified Counselor. She has a Masters in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelors in Psychology. Elynne has worked in the mental health field for many years and is very dedicated to helping people. Elynne is also a musician and a photographer. She greatly enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, hiking with her dogs, and going on adventurous journeys.
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER Mario Lagman, LCPC	Mario attended La Salle University in the Philippines with a major in Business Management and also graduated at San Jose Christian College in San Jose, CA with a major in Theology. In 2003, after being in the travel industry’s accounting and finance department for 16 years, Mario chose a different career path and applied at John's Hopkins University’s clinical counseling graduate program where he graduated in 2005. In his spare time, Mario enjoys running and basketball. He also likes listening to different types of music, and attending jazz concerts with his wife, as well as going to rock concerts with his daughter and son.
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER Marla Ker, LGSW	Marla happily joined the PLAN community part time in late March 2009. She received a B.A. In English with a minor in Sociology from Connecticut College in New London, CT. After college she briefly attempted the corporate world in New York City as an assistant publicist at Little, Brown but quickly realized that was not the path for her and chose to attend the Simmons School of Social Work in Boston, MA. She has had a myriad of experiences as a social worker but has always chosen to be in the community utilizing community resources to help people meet their needs. She has worked with elders at risk, the Visiting Nurses, and Early Head Start. Marla enjoys reading, being physically active and spending time with her two daughters.
BUSINESS MANAGER Amanda Sherwood	Amanda joined PLAN in 2009 after graduating from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Communications. She is very excited about joining the PLAN team and looks forward to helping the many lives the organization touches. In her free time Amanda enjoys yoga, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

PLAN SPONSORS
Agnes Hatfield, PhD.
Past President, NAMI

E. Fuller Torrey, M.D.
Associate Director
The Stanley Medical Research Institute

Hon. Chris Van Hollen
Member, U.S. House of Representatives
Maryland, 8th District

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Steve Wallace, President
Glenn Flittner, Vice President
Tad Olson, Treasurer Ann Wexler, Secretary
Anthony DiStefeno Ann Plunkett Claire Wallace

LEGAL CONSULTANT
Stephanie Grogan, Esq.