Floyd Taliaferro, IV, President and CEO has implemented the standard of an innovative treatment philosophy of engaging each client and his/her family in their natural environment; thereby maximizing the utilization of mental health interventions and prevention placement disruption. His mission for the last ten years has been to inspire hope, improve lives and strengthen our community by providing healthcare solutions for Baltimore’s citizens and families by delivering a balance of quality care and freedom of choice.

Ms. Pendleton is a qualified behavioral health professional and maintains her credentials as a Child and Family Resiliency Practitioner (CFRP) from the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association and Foundation. With almost twenty years’ experience in the behavioral health field – fourteen as an AWL veteran – she remains passionate about serving others and bettering the lives of black and brown children in urban cities, also serving as a contributing board member for a youth organization focused on civil engagement and a non-profit which creates unique vocational training for youth.

Upon completing my undergraduate and graduate degrees at Morgan State University I began my career in financial services at Toyota Financial Services. However, my passion for young adults propelled me to explore a career in higher education as I had the opportunity to serve as an Admissions Counselor at a Private Christian University in Arizona.

Shawntese Charles, LCSW-C, LICSW, started with AWL in 2017 as Clinical Manager and now serves as Agency Director. Through hard work, commitment and dedication to the agency’s mission, she was recognized for her efforts in 2019 with the All Walks of Life Premiere Award in 2019. Shawntese received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgetown University in 2003 and her master’s degree in social work from Howard University in 2006.