Jarnice Y. Johnson

Executive Director of the Child Support Administration (CSA)

Jarnice Y. Johnson serves as the Executive Director of the Child Support Administration (CSA), bringing over 37 years of experience dedicated to improving outcomes for Maryland families. Her leadership journey began in 2000 as Policy Director for CSA and later as Assistant Director of the Frederick County Office of Child Support. She also led Prince George’s County Child Support Administration for eight years as Director. From 2018 to 2024, Jarnice served as Deputy Executive Director of Programs for CSA, overseeing nearly 200,000 cases and managing $472 million in annual collections. Her expertise spans beyond Maryland, contributing to child support policy and operations in Delaware, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

A graduate of Virginia State University and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jarnice’s commitment to collaboration and advocacy continues to guide her leadership. She is focused on driving CSA toward exceptional customer service and innovative solutions.