Team Members

Lezley Lewis

Lezley Lewis M.Ed. Assistant Director, Early Childhood Specialistlezley.lewis@ssw.umaryland.edu

Tyrone Roper MSW Directortyrone.roper@ssw.umaryland.edu Tyrone Roper is the Director of the Rise Family Support Center for the Center of Restorative Change. A passionate leader that will stand in the gap for individuals and families seeking support. As a critical thinker he is inspired by mastering complex system issues. He takes great pride in his family…

Jennifer Hasselbusch

Jennifer Hasselbusch Financial Services Manager jhasselbusch@ssw.umaryland.edu Jennifer Hasselbusch is the Financial Services Manager for The Center. Her goal is to help others successfully navigate the complexities of the University system, constantly evaluating and refining existing procedures to better serve our community and partners. When not at the office, she is very active in the local…

Oprah Keyes

Oprah Keyes LCSW-C Director of Strategic Partnershipsokeyes@ssw.umaryland.edu Oprah Keyes is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Center. She developed a passion for supporting youth, families, and communities at a young age. In her free time, she enjoys traveling worldwide to gain new perspectives and bring revitalized energy back to her work and communities.

Shantay McKinily

Shantay McKinily Director Shantay McKinily is the Director of the Positive Schools Center (PSC) at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Morgan State University in 1998, a Master of Science in Adult Education from Coppin State University in 2007 and is currently pursuing…

Rebecca Davis

Rebecca Davis MSW Assistant Director rdavis@ssw.umaryland.edu Becky is the Assistant Director for The Center for Restorative Change. She is a problem solver and loves to implement complex and innovative solutions. She values collaboration, a sense of humor, and delicious meals. In her spare time, you can find her on a sports field with her children,…

Wendy E. Shaia

Wendy E. Shaia EdD., MSW Clinical Professor & Executive Director wshaia@ssw.umaryland.edu Wendy Shaia is a Clinical Professor, the Executive Director of The Center for Restorative Change, and the creator of the SHARP framework. She enjoys hand dancing and gardening, is an empty nester, and part of a big, loving family. Wendy loves to use interesting…