Malaka Harper, LCPC (MD), LPC (DC)
Associate Director of Clinical Case Management
B.A., Coppin State University
M.S., Loyola University Maryland
Licensed to practice in Maryland and DC
She/Her/Hers
Malaka Harper joined Johns Hopkins University’s Mental Health Services in March 2023. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Case Management. In this role, she manages the daily operations of case management services, supports students in connecting with community mental health services, oversees mental health hospitalizations, and supervises the referral case management team.
As a member of the leadership team, Malaka assists in developing policies and procedures related to Mental Health Services. Through her collaboration with campus and community partners, she helps to enhance and support the overall well-being of students, ensuring that resources are effectively aligned with their needs.
Two things Malaka especially enjoys about her work:
- Fostering an inclusive and safe environment.
- Collaborating, supporting, and advocating for students’ well-being to enhance their overall mental health.
Our Staff
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Amani Surges Martorella, LCSW-C
Acting Associate Director of Outreach
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Rafiah Prince, PhD, LCMFT
Director of Crisis, Consultation and Case Management Services
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Elizabeth Kastelic, MD
Associate Director of Psychiatry
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Melissa Smith, PhD, ABSNP
Associate Director of Assessment, Occupational Therapy and Neurodiversity Services