Board/Staff
Staff
Amanda Mummert, Full-Time Staff - Executive Director
Amanda is a disability advocate, nonprofit expert, nurse, and the only daughter of a registered nurse and a union leader. She been an executive director for three small nonprofits, focusing on accessibility, disabled rights and support, and youth empowerment. Amanda holds a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Notre Dame of Maryland University and has been a licensed practical nurse - LPN for nearly 20 years.
During her tenure at DSAmd, revenue has doubled and programs have quadrupled. Amanda sits on three statewide coalitions advocating for people with Down syndrome and their families: Maryland State Special Education Committee, Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Council, and the Ethan Saylor Alliance which reduces harmful stigmas and improves members of law enforcement and other first responders' interactions with people who have intellectual or other developmental disabilities - I/DD.
Brittany Preston, part-time Program Coordinator
Brittany Preston, M.Ed. is an educator with extensive experience in early childhood and elementary education, Brittany Preston is passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments for all children. She has worked extensively in Title I schools, where she developed innovative strategies to meet the diverse needs of her students.
As the proud mother of a daughter with Down syndrome, Brittany's personal journey has shaped her professional mission to advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families. She actively supports the Down Syndrome Association of Maryland, working to promote acceptance, provide resources, and build community connections.
Brittany is dedicated to driving initiatives that empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their fullest potential. She frequently engages in outreach and community workshops to ensure inclusivity and equity remain at the forefront of her work.
De’Vonte Perry, part-time Community Engagement Coordinator and Director of The Improvaneer Method in Maryland
Contractors
Corissa Anderson, self-advocate, Cardio Dance Class leader
First Call Program Lead
Carrie Williams
Program Consultant: Black Family Supports
Monique Brennen
Volunteer Program Leads
Eastern Shore Program Lead
Rebecca Peters
Education Chair
Yvonne Hu Cotto
New/Expectant Parents’ Meetups
Hosts: Ashley and Adam Melber
Board of Directors
Board meetings are open to the public and held by Zoom. If you are interested in the governance of our organization, please join us. Email director@DSAmd.org for meeting details.
Our Board follows nonprofit best practice to the best of our ability, recognizing board terms and limits, completing annual assessments and trainings, and leading the organization’s mission.
See our Board Accountability Statement here to determine if this service is right for you.
If you are interested in volunteering for DSAmd, complete our Volunteer form here: https://www.dsamd.org/volunteer
Executive Committee
President
Shon’Ta Timmons, Practice Manager, MedStar Health
Vice President
Brooke Williams, Marketing and Communications, MedStar Home Health
Treasurer
Steve Manger, Solution Consultant, Infor
Secretary
Rebecca Peters, advocate and educator
General Board Members
Amanda Morales, LCSW-C. Program Director, TideMark
Chris Baumeister, Vice President of Engineering at Textron Systems
Corissa Anderson, Zumba and LaBlast-certified instructor and student; self-advocate
Hannah Blaufuss, Environmental Protection Agency
Lauren Christie, Special Educator and behavior support specialist, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Markita Williams, Program Analyst, National Endowment for the Humanities
Melanie O’Leary, Continuous Improvement Change Manager, Sourcewell
Michelle Burns, Quality Assurance in biotech industry
Mickey Jancewski, Lecturer and Fieldwork Coordinator- Public Health Program, Health Sciences Department
