Posted on October 7, 2025
– 11-Year Penn-Mar Employee Will Oversee Group’s Services and Programs Across State –
October 7, 2025
Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), today announced the promotion of Ally Comerci to director of operations for the organization’s work in Pennsylvania. In her new role, Ally will oversee all day-to-day programs and services, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, person-centered support for the IDD community.
In her new role, Comerci will expand her responsibilities to include the supervision of the Pennsylvania quality team, nursing, and behavior specialists. She will also lead the Pennsylvania administrative support team.
A dedicated member of the Penn-Mar team for 11 years, Ally brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the organization’s mission to her new leadership role. She previously served as Assistant Director in Pennsylvania, where she was instrumental in the design and oversight of programs and services, and her strong leadership and in-depth knowledge of Pennsylvania’s operations have been key to Penn-Mar’s success in the Keystone State. Comerci’s commitment to the IDD community and professional growth is further demonstrated by her current participation in the Leadership Excellence program offered by the Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability Institute (PAR).
“Ally’s long history of experience and demonstrated excellence in leading people and teams at Penn-Mar make her the ideal person to step into this role,” says Penn-Mar CEO Greg Miller. “Her deep knowledge of our Pennsylvania programs and unwavering commitment to the people we support, will be invaluable as we continue to grow and enhance our services. I am confident that she will thrive in this new role.”
Ally succeeds Jen Skelly, who has been promoted to the newly created position of director of talent development, where she will focus on expanding career pathways and professional growth opportunities for Penn-Mar’s team members. The promotions of both Ally Comerci and Jen Skelly underscore Penn-Mar’s commitment to internal talent development, ensuring the organization is well-positioned to serve its community for years to come.
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About Penn-Mar Human Services
Penn-Mar Human Services is a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to Live Courageously, whether that’s securing a job, being an active member of their community, building independence, or developing new relationships. Penn-Mar accomplishes this by supporting people on their own unique personal journeys. Founded in 1981, Penn-Mar operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in northern Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. They support 400 adults with disabilities daily through an array of customizable services. www.penn-mar.org.
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