Millersville, Maryland – September 29, 2025 – The Coordinating Center is excited to announce Celinda Carr, LCSW-C, CCM, Director, Rare and Expensive Case Management (REM) Program, The Coordinating Center has been appointed by the Governor to serve on Maryland’s Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC). In 2023 the Maryland Legislature signed into law Senate Bill 188/ House Bill 302- Rare Disease Advisory Council, for the purpose of establishing the RDAC to study and make recommendations on matters relating to individuals with rare diseases in the State.
Ms. Carr has 30 years of clinical expertise, specializing in working with adults and children with complex medical needs, including rare diseases, and has been with The Coordinating Center for 13 years. She serves as President-Elect, Case Management Society of America’s (CMSA) Chesapeake Chapter and has been on the Chapter’s Board of Directors since 2022. CMSA is an international, nonprofit organization founded in 1990 dedicated to the support and development of the profession of case management through educational forums, networking opportunities and legislative involvement. Unique in its composition as an international organization, over 70 affiliated and prospective chapters in a tiered democratic structure, CMSA’s success and strength is its structure as a member-driven society. In addition to her role on the CMSA of the Chesapeake Board, she was appointed by the Governor to serve as a Board Member of the Citizens Review Board for Children in Queen Anne’s and Kent Counties.
Dr. Teresa Titus-Howard, President and CEO, The Coordinating Center, expressed her thoughts on Ms. Carr’s recent appointment, affirming, “Celinda’s selection is a testament to her dedication and expertise in supporting individuals with rare and complex medical needs. Her leadership and commitment will be invaluable to the Council and to the rare disease community across Maryland.”
“I am honored to serve and look forward to building upon the Council’s important work. Together, we can advance meaningful recommendations and support for individuals and families affected by rare diseases across Maryland.” — Celinda Carr, Director, Rare and Expensive Case Management (REM) Program, The Coordinating Center
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