Pediatric Endocrinology Team

Director, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

Sheela N. Magge, MD MSCE

  • Director, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Professor of Pediatrics

Expertise: Pediatric Endocrinology

Faculty

Nurse Practitioner

Samantha Krench, CRNP

Expertise: Adolescent Medicine

Registered Nurses

Amanda Palmer, M.P.H., R.N., C.D.C.E.S.

Pediatric Diabetes Program Coordinator

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Technology, Patient Education, Transition to Adult Care

Amanda Palmer
Catherine Evason M.S.N., R.N.
Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Catherine Evason
Sarah Velazquez de Leon, M.P.H., R.N.
Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Kelly Schwarz, B.S.N., R.N.

Pediatric Diabetes Nurse Educator

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Jessica Langley, B.S.N., R.N.
Pediatric Diabetes Nurse Educator
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Katie Pickard, BSN, RN
Pediatric Diabetes Nurse Educator
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Social Workers

Cynthia Baylor, LMSW (she/her)
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Shaine Jones, LMSW (he/him)

Administrative Staff

Angel Moore

Administrative Manager

Angel Moore oversees and manages the clinical and financial operations of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology. Angel was previously with Johns Hopkins Medicine for 14 years within the Department of Surgery. She holds a B.A. in health administration and health information systems.

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Dawn Bergeron

Senior Medical Office Supervisor

Dawn Bergeron is the voice and management of the pediatric endocrine and diabetes clinics. To ensure your quality patient care, she maintains all functions of correspondence for your team of physicians. Dawn’s medical training and expertise began in 1986 while serving in the United States Army and continues to grow.

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Catherine Jones

Senior Administrative Coordinator

Catherine Jones is the administrative support for the division chief, the diabetes center and the pediatric endocrine and diabetes clinics. Catherine returned to the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology  after two years at a nonprofit organization. From 2002-2022, she worked at the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Department of Surgery and Department of Pediatric Endocrinology.

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Kay Thilert

Administrative Coordinator

Kay Thilert provides financial accounting support through accounts payable and purchasing to the division including the pediatric endocrinology research labs. She also provides clinical support when needed. Kay has been at Johns Hopkins Medicine since 2000 and with pediatric endocrinology since 2017.

Kay Thilert
Khalia Robinson

Senior Administrative Coordinator

Khalia Robinson is the support of the pediatric endocrine and diabetes clinics. To ensure quality patient care, she maintains all functions of correspondence for your team of physicians. Khalia previously worked at a private, non-private organization and with Johns Hopkins University.

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Erica Dukes
Erica Dukes supports the pediatric endocrinology and diabetes clinics. With more than 19 years of experience, she joined the team from the Department of Adult Oncology. Erica brings a strong background in pediatric care, providing valuable expertise to our pediatric patient population while helping meet the unique needs of our patients and their families.
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