Betsy Tolentino, Esq.

Betsy Tolentino serves as the Executive Director of Pre-Adjudication Services and Reform for the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. A graduate of Southern Oregon University and Widener University School of Law, Tolentino’s career has focused extensively on criminal and juvenile justice advocacy and policy development. Tolentino’s experience includes representing and advocating for criminal defendants and children in Maryland’s foster care and juvenile justice systems before trial courts, the Maryland General Assembly, and other executives, stakeholders and public policymakers. In her prior role with the Department of Juvenile Services, Betsy managed the Department of Juvenile Services’ intergovernmental relations and assists program staff in developing and monitoring programs to meet policy objectives consistent with Maryland law and national best practices. In her current role, Betsy manages the intake, community detention and reform functions for the state juvenile justice system.