Department of Community and Human Services
Leadership Team

Michael Gilmore, Ph.D.
Mike Gilmore is the Director of the Department of Community and Human Services and the Executive Director of the Alexandria Community Services Board. Under the guidance of the Board and the Assistant City Manager, Dr. Gilmore directs the Center for Administration, the Office for Strategic Initiatives and Communications, and services in the Centers for Adult Services, Child and Family Services, and Economic Supports. These programs employ more than 600 staff with a budget of $90 million. Dr. Gilmore has been with the City of Alexandria since 2003. His commitment to community and human services led to his recent involvement in many State and City initiatives including service on the State Executive Council, the System Leadership Council, the Center for Alexandria's Children Board of Directors, the Alexandria Council of Human Service Organizations Executive Committee, and the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria Steering Committee. Previously, he served as the Executive Director of the Rockbridge Area CSB for 20 years. Dr. Gilmore may be reached at 703.746.3400. E-mail: mike.gilmore@alexandriava.gov 

Suzanne T. Chis 
Suzanne Chis is the Deputy Director for the Department of Community and Human Services and the Director of Social Services. In this role, Ms. Chis has oversight and responsibility across the Department for all social service programs, and provides direct supervision for the Center for Adult Services, the Center for Economic Support and the Center for Children and Families. Ms. Chis began working for the City in 1983. She may be reached at 703.746.5700. Email: Suzanne.chis@alexandriava.gov 

Lisa Baker 
Lisa Baker, Chief Staff Officer for the Department of Community and Human Services, is Head of the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Communications. Lisa oversees Human Resources & Training, Communications, Special Events & Project Management, Community Partnerships & Granting and Women's Initiatives & Diversity Initiatives. Ms. Baker has been with the City of Alexandria since 1994. She may be reached at 703.746.3120.  E-mail: lisa.baker@alexandriava.gov

Jane Hassell
Jane Hassell, Chief Officer, Administrative Services, leads Quality Assurance, Information Technology Services, Finance and Facilities Maintenance. She has been with the City of Alexandria since 2001, and previously worked for the City for three years. She may be reached at 703.746.3400. E-mail: jane.hassell@alexandriava.gov

Deborah Warren, LCSW, DCSW 
Deborah Warren is the Deputy Director of the Center for Children and Families in the Department of Community and Human Services. In this capacity, Ms. Warren has oversight of service delivery in the divisions of Early Childhood, Youth Development, Child Behavioral Health, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Child Welfare, and the Comprehensive Services Act. Ms. Warren has been with the City of Alexandria since 1985. She may be reached at 703.746.3400. E-mail: deborah.warren@alexandriava.gov

Carol Layer, LCSW 
Carol Layer is the Deputy Director of the Center for Adult Services for the Department of Community and Human Services. In this capacity, Ms. Layer has oversight of service delivery in the divisions of Aging and Adult Services, Clinical and Emergency Services, and Community and Residential Support Services. Ms. Layer has worked for the City of Alexandria since 1991. She may be reached at 703.746.3500. E-mail: carol.layer@alexandriava.gov

Dennis McKinney
Dennis McKinney is the Deputy Director of the Center for Economic Support in the Department of Community and Human Services. His responsibilities include oversight and coordination of public benefits, community services and employment services. Mr. McKinney has worked for the City of Alexandria since 1999. He may be reached at 703.746.5990. E-mail: dennis.mckinney@alexandriava.gov