Our Leadership

Dr. Elaine Tuttle Hansen became the executive director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth on August 1, 2011. She is the third person to lead CTY since its founding in 1979. Elaine has devoted her career to the education of bright young minds and the pursuit of academic excellence. Prior to her arrival at CTY ... read more.

Liz Albert, Senior Director, Academic Programs, joined the full time staff of CTY in 1989, after five summers with the program as a teacher and Academic Dean. She leads the Center’s Academic Services (including Talent Search), Summer Programs, Family Academic Programs and CTY International, ... read more.

Karen Bond serves as Senior Director of External Relations. Her work is focused on creating strategic partnerships and alliances for the Center, both nationally and internationally. Karen joined CTY in 2003 as director of the Center’s Talent Search, where she was been responsible for ... read more.

Dr. Julian Jones, Senior Director International Development, leads the Center’s efforts with international clients who seek advice, training, and intellectual property from CTY to establish versions of the Center in their countries ... read more.

Dr. Carol Mills, Senior Director of Research and Counseling Services is responsible for the division that includes the Research and Evaluation Department, Test Development Unit, Diagnostic and Counseling Center, and the Study of Exceptional Talent ... read more.

The Rev. Dr. Charles Rowins serves as Deputy to CTY’s Executive Director. Chuck monitors CTY’s West Coast Office, coordinates the Sarah D. Barder Educator Recognition Program, serves as Secretary to the US Department of State’s Advisory Committee on Exceptional Children and Youth, ... read more.

Dr. Patricia Wallace, Ph.D., is Senior Director, CTYOnline and Information Technology, and heads the rapidly growing online programs for gifted students (PreK-12) ... read more.

Margaret Walsh, senior director of development, came to CTY in 2002. She leads the Center’s fundraising efforts, playing an instrumental role in attracting private funding to support CTY’s strategic initiatives ... read more.

Robert Walter is Senior Director of Finance & Administration and is responsible for Accounting, Communications & Marketing, Facilities, Financial Aid, Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources, and Registration ... read more.