Nolanda Robert Democrat For Harford County Council District "A"in 2026

Nolanda Robert Democrat For Harford County Council District "A"in 2026


Nolanda Robert, MS, CCFC
Nolanda came to Maryland in the late ’80s to attend the College of Notre Dame where she graduated in 1992, with a Bachelors in Psychology and Criminal Justice, and never left. Maryland became her home. She later received her Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from University of Baltimore in 1999.She has been a resident of Harford County for the past 8 years, where she lives with her husband who is retired Law Enforcement from 21 years in Baltimore City. Throughout her career, she has dealt with legislative issues that affect Harford County and other areas of the State of Maryland. Currently, she is the Owner of Voice of a Child, LLC in which she provides Child and Adolescent Therapy to children and adolescents, along with working with High Conflict Parents. Her former employment was as the Family Support Services Coordinator at the Cecil County Circuit Court from 2005-2023. In her position as Coordinator, she provided services to families who are currently separating or divorcing and/or having child custody and visitation disputes. She also worked with families who are dealing with domestic violence, and child protection services matters. Nolanda is a current Mediator and Parent Coordinator. Nolanda is also a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor.
Nolanda's career background has been in many different aspects of working with children and families in the following areas: Foster Care for Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Baltimore County Coordinator of the UMBC-Choice Program a Juvenile Service intervention program- provided intervention services to over 300 juvenile offenders; Child and Adolescent Therapist for the North Baltimore Center where she provided individual and family therapy to children and adolescents who had mental health diagnoses; and Behavioral Therapist for the University of Maryland, providing behavior management daily to children in Baltimore City Elementary Schools and Family Support Centers. Nolanda has trained teachers, educational support staff, case managers of community programs; and parents in working with children with mental health disorders, behavior problems, special needs children, and other various topics surrounding children and families. Nolanda presents nationally and internationally on topics revolving around children and adolescents dealing with numerous issues as it relates to divorce and custody disputes.
“I have helped so many people in various walks of life who have experienced unbelievable challenges and now I want to help you, to feel safe in your neighborhoods, create more funding for mental health and substance abuse, provide more opportunities for our children, and resources for our underprivileged and the homeless in our communities. I am a Democrat, and the race is about to start for me and for you. Like any race, it can feel like a marathon, but I am up for the challenge. Help me cross the finish line and win the race to create change for all of us.
I was appointed to the County Council on January 7, 2025, following the removal of the previous council member due to ethical issues. Since then, I have made it a point to be a visible presence in the community and ensure that I am an open door for constituents. Since appointed I have worked on various pieces of legislation to improve our community.
It's hard for people to accept change, but it's time for changes to be made. Harford County needs it! Please help me to continue to make a change one step at a time.
My career has been dedicated to working and advocating for children and families. My goal will be to continue to advocate for children and families to receive appropriate health care, mental health, and substance abuse services. I want to ensure that youth are getting their needs met in school, as well as feeling safe in their schools. I would like to see improvements within our schools as we need to increase the number of teachers and support staff. I want to address the issue of homelessness, and develop adequate housing for those who have fallen on tough times. Finally, I wish to improve the environment by ensuring that we protect our land and waterways, allowing wildlife and marine life to continue thriving without pollution or habitat destruction.
Nolanda’s organizational memberships include The National Association of Family and Conciliation Court (AFCC) since 2006, has been a member of the National Association of Forensic Counselors since 2012, current Immediate Past-President of the Maryland Chapter of the AFCC, the Co-Chair on the National AFCC Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, and current AFCC Chapter Liaison.
Board member for the Harford County NAACP, Harford Democratic Club, and the Susquehanna Workforce Center.
Nolanda was appointed to the Mental Health and Addiction Advisory Council in 2024. She also serves on the Commission on Disabilities, the Department of Social Services Advisory Board, and was appointed by the Governor to the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees in 2025.
Emerge Maryland -Class of 2020
Please let me know where you would like to see change.
P.O. Box 111, 2290 Hanson Road, Edgewood, Maryland, 21040 United States