The Penn-Mar HEART Award program recognizes team members whose passion and performance leave the mark of their own legacy through exceptional demonstrations of Honesty, Excellence, Advocacy, Respect, and Teamwork. We are proud to announce our latest round of HEART Award Winners! Join us in congratulating...
- 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...
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...
Nurturing growth, learning, and professional excellence across the organization.By Jackie Stevens Penn-Mar Chief Operating Officer [caption id="attachment_15970" align="alignright" width="300"] Jen Skelly at her ANCOR Leadership Academy graduation.[/caption]I vividly remember the day I met and interviewed Jen Skelly in 2002 for a Residential Program Manager position. When I...
Amanda DeStefani Builds Programs Around People. Now She’s Being Recognized for It.  [caption id="attachment_15947" align="alignright" width="300"] From L to R: Ally Comerci, Amanda DeStefani, and Vanessa Whitman pose together while Amanda holds her award.[/caption]On April 23, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), a leading national association dedicated...
The Penn-Mar HEART Award program recognizes team members whose passion and performance leave the mark of their own legacy through exceptional demonstrations of Honesty, Excellence, Advocacy, Respect, and Teamwork. We are proud to announce our latest round of HEART Award Winners! Join us in congratulating...
Crystal Rich brings her drive and heart to help people grow and live more independently. Crystal Rich assumed responsibility early in life for the daily care of her great-grandmother, who suffered from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Recognizing the value of her experience, she began considering how others might benefit from her...
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...
[caption id="attachment_14409" align="alignright" width="300"] Kimberly Palmer[/caption]She's making her mark in a unique way.Kimberly Palmer is accustomed to people commenting on her magenta-colored hair, vibrant clothing styles, and Converse All-Star high-top sneakers with rainbow flames. And when the Penn-Mar Residential Supervisor frequently visits the organization’s Day Program,...
We’re excited to highlight a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see. We want to give everyone the opportunity to learn more about our innovative team and the complex work we do.So, tune in for our monthly Team...