Our Board of Directors

The Tree House Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County, MD Board of Directors is made up of leaders in their fields who advocate for improved education and, most importantly, prevention of child abuse. Through their leadership, guidance, and support, we strive to end the cycle of child abuse.

Erika Dickstein

PRESIDENT

is Chief Insight Officer at Spring Insight, a company that provides websites and outsourced marketing services for organizations that are too busy to handle those tasks internally. She believes in giving back to the community and has The Tree House mission at heart.

Chuck Clapper

VICE PRESIDENT

is a dedicated mortgage professional and community advocate with a passion for helping individuals and families achieve homeownership. As co-founder of The Clapper Team, Chuck works alongside his wife to provide expert mortgage guidance, with a special focus on first-time homebuyers and underserved communities.

He is actively involved in community outreach and initiatives that promote financial literacy and homeownership accessibility. Chuck’s dedication to service aligns with his commitment to giving back. Through his professional and volunteer efforts, he strives to make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and the broader community.

Julie Lieblich

SECRETARY

is the owner of Market Street Studio, a photography studio that captures the very best in modern style portraits. In addition to business headshots, personal branding, maternity and newborn, and family photography; Julie has extensive experience developing promotional campaigns designed to bring awareness to women’s issues as well as underserved minorities and youth.

Arlene Hale

TREASURER

is the owner of Hale Accounting Services, which specializes in tax preparation and tax returns. For the past thirty years, her company has provided services in the county. In addition, Ms. Hale remains very active in the Montgomery Village Kiwanis Club, and has served as President (3 years) and Treasurer (6 years).

Earlene Wood Reynolds

MEMBER

is a Project Manager at National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and a dedicated member of the Montgomery Village Kiwanis Club. Earlene is tireless in her support for the Tree House and the most vulnerable children of Montgomery County.

Samantha Bender, PhD

MEMBER

is a psychologist in private practice in Bethesda MD who has extensive experience with cases of child abuse and neglect, both here and in New York. Her relevant experience includes working at the Lourie Center and serving as a member of the Citizens Review Board for Children. Recommended by Debbie Feinstein, SAO and nominated by Ms. Hale, she will provide the board with valuable insight on the programs being offered by the Tree House.

Andrea Rifkind

MEMBER

is a clinical social worker and board-approved clinical supervisor transitioning to private practice after many years in community mental health. Most recently, she was director of Care and Connection for Families, Sheppard Pratt, Montgomery County’s in-home therapy program serving youth in mental health crisis. She also brings decades of experience in nonprofit engagement. Witnessing firsthand the transformative impact of the Tree House on vulnerable children and their caregivers, she is committed to supporting its continued growth and success.

Lauren Washington

member

is the Communications Specialist for the Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #35. She is passionate about strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community and also volunteers as an Advisor for Montgomery County Police Explorer Post 1986. Lauren is excited to join the Tree House board and help promote the vital work the organization does on behalf of youth victims in our community.

Andres Heiney-Gonzalez

member

is a trial attorney at Jezic & Moyse. He focuses his practice on Family Law and Criminal Defense matters including consultations, custody, divorce, settlement agreements, modifications, protective orders, and more. Raised by two social workers, he treats each case with empathy and compassion. His primary goal is to assist his clients as they secure the best future for themselves and their families.