Department Directory

 
DELTA

DELTA is DBHDS’s authentication and user management system that allows users to access multiple DBHDS applications with a single set of credentials. It enables supervisors to request user accounts and application access, supports required approval workflows, and allows users to securely manage their own account information.

For help logging into Delta, please contact deltaprod@dbhds.virginia.gov or visit the Delta Help Page. 


Media Inquiries 

The DBHDS Newsroom shares the latest news, announcements, and resources from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

For all media inquiries, please visit the Newsroom

Commissioner’s Office

The Commissioner’s Office provides leadership and oversight for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, setting strategic direction and working with partners to ensure access to quality behavioral health and developmental services across the Commonwealth.

Commissioner’s Office Phone Number:

(804) 786-3921

Daryl Washington
Commissioner
daryl.washington@dbhds.virginia.gov

Alyssa Ward
Chief Deputy Commissioner
alyssa.ward@dbhds.virginia.gov

Andrew Diefenthaler 
Chief of Staff 
andrew.diefenthaler@dbhds.virginia.gov 

Meghan McGuire 
Deputy Commissioner for Policy & Public Affairs 
meghan.mcguire@dbhds.virginia.gov 

Angela Harvell 
Deputy Commissioner for Facility Services 
angela.harvell@dbhds.virginia.gov 

Heather Norton 
Deputy Commissioner for Community Services 
heather.norton@dbhds.virginia.gov 

An-Li Glaze Hoban 
Executive Assistant 
an-li.hoban@dbhds.virginia.gov


Additional Contacts 

This section lists DBHDS leaders who support department-wide operations, strategy, oversight, and specialized functions.

Nicole Gore
Assistant Commissioner, Behavioral Health Services
nicole.gore@dbhds.virginia.gov

Curt Gleeson
Assistant Commissioner for Crisis Services 
curt.gleeson@dbhds.virginia.gov

Suzanne Mayo
Assistant Commissioner for Facility Services 
suzanne.mayo@dbhds.virginia.gov

Eric Williams
Assistant Commissioner, Developmental Services and Director, Provider Development
eric.williams@dbhds.virginia.gov

Dev Nair
Assistant Commissioner for Provider Management
dev.nair@dbhds.virginia.gov

Katherine Means
Assistant Commissioner of Clinical and Quality Management
katherine.means@dbhds.virginia.gov

Lauren Cunningham
Communications Director
lauren.cunningham@dbhds.virginia.gov

Kathleen Vaughan
Constituent Services Director
kathleen.vaughan@dbhds.virginia.gov

Josie Mace
Director of Legislative Affairs
josie.mace@dbhds.virginia.gov

Dr. Shariff Tanious
Chief Medical Officer
shariff.tanious@dbhds.virginia.gov

Russell Accashian
Chief Information Officer
russell.accashian@dbhds.virginia.gov

Kassi Cibulka
Chief Human Resources Officer
kassandra.cibulka@dbhds.virginia.gov

Nathan Miles
Chief Financial Officer
nathan.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov


Organizational Chart

For more information, please see the report (updated 8/15/2022) pursuant to Item 320 Y of the 2020 Appropriations Act.