Meet the Staff

Ms. Kaya Swann is a licensed master-level social worker with extensive IECMH experience. She is the first Endorsement Coordinator for the Infant Mental Association of MD/DC. In this contractual role, Ms. Swann champions the Infant Mental Health Endorsement®, coordinates the endorsement process and applications, provides resources, guidance, and assistance, and promotes endorsement through community advocacy.

In addition to her role as Endorsement Coordinator, Ms. Swann serves as the Co-Director of the Parent, Infant & Early Childhood (PIEC) Program at the Institute for Innovation & Implementation within the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She oversees program and policy work for all PIEC activities. In this leadership role, she manages IECMH and Pyramid Model program development, project oversight, statewide implementation, workforce training, coaching, and the provision of technical assistance and support for the state’s IECMH Consultation workforce.

Ms. Swann is deeply invested in her work and has over 20 years of experience working with child service systems, managing, and implementing programs designed to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Syracuse University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Social Work, where she focused on management, administration, and community organizing.

Alex brings a wealth of experience and an extraordinary passion for building healthy relationships and fostering positive dialogue within organizations and communities. His career spans the nonprofit, academic, and entrepreneurial sectors, consistently focused on promoting growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  As a consultant, Alex has worked tirelessly to nurture leadership and innovation, providing feedback, coaching, and resources to nonprofit organizations, schools, and school districts, both regionally and nationally. He has also served as an executive director, program coordinator, adjunct faculty member, and board member, demonstrating a versatile and impactful career dedicated to social emotional learning and organizational development. Alex holds a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis on Social Emotional Learning from Neumann University. His academic background, combined with his professional achievements, makes him uniquely equipped to guide IMH-MD/DC into its next chapter.