Maria Núñez, LICSW 

Executive Director

Maria Núñez is a licensed clinical social worker whose work in mental health has led her to develop and grow programs that assist persons to gain greater independence and improve their quality of life.  She joined Capital Clubhouse Inc. as its first Executive Director in August 2017, having previously led multiple initiatives focusing on supportive employment. She brings strong supervisory and organizational skills to her role as a manager, along with in-depth knowledge and experience in the development and management of mental health programs. A native of New Mexico, she has lived and worked in the District for the past 14 years. Maria is a fluent English-Spanish bilingual, a strength that she brings to every position.

Amy Muhlbach, LICSW 

Program and Clinical Director

Amy Muhlbach joined Capital Clubhouse Inc. as its Program and Clinical Director in August 2018. She brings extensive experience from 30 years in non-profit work serving adults with severe mental illness and homelessness in the District of Columbia. She has 15 years as an independently licensed clinical social worker in community mental health services, including program management, supervision, community support, and psychotherapy. Through these experiences she most appreciates “helping people realize and use their strengths to thrive, living closer to their potential” and learning to do so with the help of intentional community.

Adam Scott 

Student Intern,

University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work 

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Adam joined Clubhouse in September 2020 as a student intern.  He is in his foundation year of a Master's program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work.  Prior to starting in the field of social work, Adam worked as a lawyer for twelve years, first in a community legal aid organization in Philadelphia and then at a law firm in Washington, DC.  Adam was inspired to change careers and pursue social work through his work with people living with substance use and mental health challenges.

Anna Gallicchio

Employment and Educational Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA

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Through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, Anna serves as the Employment and Educational Coordinator. She is a recent graduate from the George Washington University, where she studied Economics and International Affairs. She is originally from Southern New Jersey, where she first began within the mental health space as a high school student. Prior to joining Capital Clubhouse, Anna interned with the Corporate Citizenship Center at the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, PYXERA Global, and City Government of Philadelphia.