Meet the People Behind the Mission

F.T. has served as Chief Executive Officer of Springboard Community Services since September 2015, leading the organization to national CARF accreditation and expanding behavioral health, case management, and housing services to over 10,000 individuals and families annually. He is dedicated to strengthening SCS's strategic direction, fostering community collaborations, and advancing services for vulnerable populations, including family violence shelter expansion. Prior to SCS, he served as President and CEO of AIDS Interfaith Residential Services/Empire Homes of Maryland and has held leadership roles on several community boards addressing housing stability and homelessness. F.T. holds degrees and certifications from Southern Methodist University, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University.

Surbhi Seth is the Chief Financial Officer at SCS, where she manages all aspects of the organizations’ financial, IT and HR operations. Prior to joining SCS in January 2019, Surbhi spent over ten years working in the not-for-profit social service sector. Surbhi has demonstrated experience in budgeting, analytical skills, strategic planning, accounting and grant management. Outside of work, Surbhi loves to travel, experiment in the kitchen and enjoys little art projects like pottery, beading and sketching.

Elise Bowman is a dedicated public health leader who joined Springboard in January 2025. Previously, she held key roles at the Baltimore City Health Department, where she led initiatives to advance health equity. Nationally, Elise has collaborated with health systems to design and implement programs addressing the social determinants of health. With a foundation in community mental health, she remains deeply committed to promoting equitable access to health resources.

Elana Bouldin joined the Springboard team after working in both clinical and administrative capacities at a local inpatient health system for the last seven years. She is a social worker by education but has found her niche in quality and compliance. Elana believes in a collaborative approach and that in order to provide quality care, all hands must be on deck. She has learned that her most effective way of advocating for our vulnerable populations is through analyzing and modifying systems and processes that directly or indirectly affect the provision of services.

Matthew Oliver is the Director of Information Technology at Springboard Community Services, where he has proudly served for 27 years. Matthew is dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient IT support for both the staff who serve clients and the employees who support them. Outside of work, he enjoys playing pool, restoring old cars, and cheering on the Ravens and Orioles. Matthew is also a proud cat owner with two furry companions.

Dr. Adebowale Popoola has been the Medical Director of Springboard Community Services since 2020, leading mental health services across four Maryland counties. With prior roles at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins, and Georgetown-affiliated Adventist Behavioral Health, he also runs his private practice, Healthcare Living for Families. Dr. Popoola is dedicated to improving lives through mental health care.

Nicole Jackman is the Senior Director of Client Services and has been with Springboard for six and half years. She brings over 20 years of experience that includes direct clinical care, training, and leadership. Nicole has a passion for supporting staff while developing effective programs that result in high-quality care for our communities.

Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults, ranging from child welfare, healthcare, education, mental health, training, program development, and leadership. She is passionate about seeing young people succeed by providing them with the skills needed to grow into productive adults. As a leader, Stephanie is results-driven and has a proven history of developing her staff into becoming leaders themselves.

Natasha Peterson has served as the Director of Client Services for the Baltimore City office since May 2021, where she oversees and supports the programs for behavioral health, case management, Foster Grandparents, housing, and youth services. As a licensed mental health clinician and board approved supervisor, she has dedicated her career to directly helping and advocating for underserved and marginalized individuals and communities.

Olivia Woodward has Director of Client Services for 4 years, managing and supporting the behavioral health and case management programs in both clinical and administrative capacities. She has over 8 years of experience in the mental health field as a community-based therapist working with diverse populations of children and families that have experienced a variety of mental health challenges. She has a passion for leadership and is committed to supporting staff to ensure effective systems and client-centered care.

Tiffany Spaulding Wrona is the Director of Client Services for the Howard County office since February 2025. Tiffany joins the Springboard team with 15 years of behavioral health experience in a variety of settings, from school mental health to crisis intervention as well as leadership and training. Tiffany is a graduate of UMBC and the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Tiffany believes that teamwork truly does make the dream work and she strives to create a collaborative, supportive work environment for her team. Outside of the office, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family, writing, and performing.