staff

Roger D. Larson, MGA/HCA; Executive Director
Roger is a seasoned executive with experience serving people in many areas of human need. Roger is a graduate of Luther College in Decorah, IA and has a masters degree in General Administration/Health Care Administration from the University of Maryland University College. Roger moved to Maryland, from Iowa, in 1986 and has spent his career assisting organizations traverse the rocky trails of change. "For me, it has been my life blood. For most people, change is scary, but I have found well-thought out, planned change, that improves people's lives, happens best when people are a part of positive change and believe in what is changing."

Rachel Kirby, Program Director/Case Manager, Turn About Program

Rachel has been with ADI over 10 years. She came to ADI with a passion to help those less fortunate, with a desire to help as a paralegal (divorces, child support modification, notary, etc. ) but then her love grew stronger when she learned about the Turn About Program (TAP), which is now her home. She provides case management services for women returning to society by meeting their transitional needs.  She helps women re-establish themselves by coordinating mental, physical and emotional services through therapy (inpatient and occasional outpatient treatment), self esteem, life skills, education and employment. She loves helping women help themselves.

Jay Sherr, PharmD; Program Director, Civil Legal Program

Jay is the Program Director of the Civil Legal program. He has been with ADI in this capacity for over 10 years. He describes his time with us as his "second career." Although Jay is not a trained lawyer, nor is he expected to be in his capacity with us, he has learned a wealth of information about the court system in his time with us. Jay has a rich history in pharmacological endeavors, including a number of years with Johnson & Johnson conducting research.

Anjali Tallapragada, BA; Program Coordinator, CHIP Program

Anjali is the Program Coordinator for the CHIP Mentoring Program. She graduated from UMBC in 2017, obtaining her B.A. in Global Studies with certificates in Spanish and French from the Modern Language Linguistics Department. She has worked closely with many non profits in Baltimore City for the past 5 years including the International Rescue Committee, International Social Services, and Parks and People. She also led a Human Rights brigade to Panama, through an international organization called Global Brigades. She studied abroad in Morocco, which sparked her interest in recreational backpacking to many other countries through out the following years. 

Nelly Waribe, BS; Paralegal

​Nelly was born in Kenya, Africa but has lived in Maryland since 2002. She graduated from  UMBC in 2016 with a BSW. She found ADI right after graduation while pursuing legal jobs where she could apply social work skills. She was drawn to the civil legal program. Nelly says, "I have had the distinct honor of working as a paralegal for the only organization in Maryland providing pro-se legal assistance to individuals that are incarcerated. I'm proud of the work that we do here and will continue to support it for as long as necessary."

Victoria Armstrong, BS; Paralegal

Victoria (Vicky) has been with ADI for approximately a year, starting her time with us as a college intern. Victoria is a rapid learner, and due to the great influx of expungements in our service delivery system, she has become something of an expert in rapidly processing these challenging opportunities.

Drew Frazier, BS, Paralegal

​Drew Frazier assists in civil legal work while preparing for her first year in law school in August 2019. She graduated from Indiana University – Bloomington in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a Bachelor’s degree in theatre. Her previous experience includes working for the Wyoming Department of Health, where she became a Certified Public Manager, and volunteering as a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Drew enjoys providing support to others, especially those who need it the most.

board of directors

Celeste Taylor, Board Chairperson

Kim Young, Vice President

Jennifer Mercer, Board Secretary

Carolyn Corea, Member

Currently vacant, Treasurer

Alexis Coates, Member