BALTIMORE, October 23, 2026 — Kennedy Krieger Institute has appointed nine new members to its Institute and Foundation Boards of Directors. They bring decades of expertise across healthcare, business, law, and philanthropy, helping to advance Kennedy Krieger’s internationally recognized programs in patient care, education, research, professional training, and community services.
"We are proud to welcome these accomplished leaders to our boards," said Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger. "Their shared commitment to service and innovation will strengthen our organization and expand opportunities for the patients, families and communities we serve."
Board of Directors
Dulany Reeves Dent is the CEO of The Nanny Network, a leading in-home childcare company serving families throughout the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., region. Since acquiring the company in 2006, she has grown it into a trusted, technology-enabled organization recognized for advancing innovative care solutions that strengthen families, support employers and help women remain and thrive in the workforce. Dent received her Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colgate University.
Erik Howard, the president and COO of CFG Bank, first joined CFG in 2004. In his leadership role, he has been instrumental in the company’s growth and expansion of business across its diversified portfolio in the long-term care, senior housing and multifamily sectors. Howard has been involved in financing more than $7 billion in healthcare and multifamily assets. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and International Business from James Madison University.
Sandy Pagnotti Mayhew joined Ronald McDonald House Maryland as President & CEO in 2010. She has a background in marketing, non-profits, small business management, sponsorship development, volunteer recruitment, and community activation and engagement. She successfully led a $36 million effort to build a new facility that now supports more than 2,400 families of critically ill and injured children each year and is recognized as one of Baltimore's most influential business leaders. Mayhew holds a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University.
Andrew Miller is a seasoned financial services executive and regulatory lawyer. His career includes managing large legal teams at Fannie Mae and The PNC Financial Services Group, serving on the staff of the U.S. House of Representatives, and working in the Legal Division of the Federal Reserve Board. Miller holds a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics from Villanova University.
Dr. Anju Rao is Chief Science Officer at McCormick & Company, where she leads the organization’s global Research & Development and Quality & Regulatory functions. As a member of McCormick’s Global Operating Committee, she helps advance innovation, quality and regulatory excellence across the business. Rao holds a Ph.D. in Food Technology from Clemson University.
Peter Rosenwald has been a member of the financial services group at Gordon Feinblatt LLC since 1996, leading the firm’s commercial lending practice. His practice also includes representing local developers in the purchase, sale, and financing of commercial real estate projects. Rosenwald received a Juris Doctor from Washington & Lee University and a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College.
Dr. Joyce Wong has been with Kennedy Krieger Institute since 2003 and was elected President of Medical Staff at the Institute in 2026. As a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, she specializes in learning disabilities, ADHD and anxiety. She was named a 2024 Top Doctor by Baltimore Magazine. She has extensive clinical and leadership experience at Kennedy Krieger. Dr. Wong completed her pediatric residency at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital and her fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Foundation Board of Directors
K. Patrick Davis is the interim president of the Americas at McCormick & Company, which he joined in 2024. He leads the Americas commercial division across the US, Canada and Latin America, and is responsible for the US retail portfolio growth strategy. He has extensive experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry, having held leadership positions with nationally recognized brands including General Mills and Procter & Gamble. Davis holds a Master of Business Administration in General Management from the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Risk Management from the University of South Carolina.
Michael Hood has been the President, CEO, and CSSO of Safeguard Maintenance Corporation since 2018. With over 28 years of experience in facilities management and custodial services, his expertise includes operational leadership, quality control, and strategic planning. Hood has extensive industry training as well as certifications in custodial management, operations, and leadership development.
For more information about Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Board of Directors, visit our website.
Photo caption: Top Row Left to Right: Dulany Reeves Dent, Erik Howard, Sandy Pagnotti Mayhew
Middle Row Left to Right: Andrew Miller, Dr. Anju Rao, Peter Rosenwald
Bottom Row Left to Right: Dr. Joyce Wong, K. Patrick Davis, Michael Hood
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