True leadership is measured by the depth of your impact and the voices you lift up along the way. At Penn-Mar Human Services, we are thrilled to celebrate a leader who embodies this idea every single day. Our inaugural Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Jennifer Hobbs,...
From behind-the-scenes leadership to hands-on teamwork, her dedication helps shape Penn-Mar’s culture of appreciation and excellence.[caption id="attachment_16316" align="alignright" width="300"] Janae (center) stands with Bobbi Snyder, Director of Team Member Relations & Risk Management (left) and Paul Schiavone, Chief HR Officer (right).[/caption]For 25 years, Janae Householder has...
A longtime board leader and supporter shares why Planned Giving is essential to sustaining Penn-Mar’s mission for generations to come. Tony Campisi has spent much of his career helping people think about the future. As an insurance executive and trusted advisor, he has had countless conversations...
- 20-year Technology Expert Joins Nonprofit to Help Lead Technology Initiatives- June 4, 2026Baltimore - Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce the appointment of Audra Hurd as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, Audra will join Penn-Mar’s...
- Advanced Assistive Tech Features Will Help People With Disabilities Build Independence -June 3, 2026Baltimore - Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), has unveiled a cutting-edge smart kitchen, part of the nonprofit’s recently opened...
With a background spanning direct support and technology, Amie Newton is making assistive technology more accessible and impactful. [caption id="attachment_16218" align="alignright" width="300"] Aime Newton (left) helps coworker Allis Kensing demonstrate an Assistive Technology tool.[/caption] For Amie Newton, technology has always been about solving problems. At Penn-Mar, that curiosity is connecting...
Penn-Mar’s Washington Heights building will expand opportunity and independence in Carroll County.May 13, 2026 was a day to remember as we celebrated the grand opening of the new home of Penn-Mar West – an innovative space that caters to the needs of our team members, families, and the people with intellectual...
Each month, we highlight a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages. We’re excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune in for...
When we look into the horizon of our future, most of us think about it in familiar ways.We imagine what life might look like a few years from now. Maybe it’s a different pace, more time with family, or plans that finally have room to breathe. There’s a sense of...
- New 7,500-Square-Foot Westminster Building Will Greatly Expand Services in Carroll County-May 11, 2026Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to announce the official grand opening of its new Penn-Mar West facility...