Disability Rights Pennsylvania Announces Jennifer Garman as New CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 20, 2025

 

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Disability Rights Pennsylvania Announces Jennifer Garman as New CEO

Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP), a leading advocate for the rights and protections of individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Garman as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 24, 2025. She brings with her a wealth of experience in disability policy, advocacy, leadership, and planning.

Jennifer Garman joined DRP as a staff attorney 17 years ago and for the past 9 years serving as the Director of Government Affairs, where she spearheaded policy initiatives that significantly improved independence and inclusion for people with disabilities.  Her leadership has been marked by a commitment to empowering individuals and communities, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful change.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Garman as our next CEO,” said Shirley Keith Knox, Chair of the DRP Board of Directors. “Her extensive experience and passion for disability rights and her collaborative work with policy makers, the community, and organizations make her the perfect leader to guide our organization into the future.  We are confident that under her leadership, DRP will continue to be a powerful voice for individuals with disabilities across Pennsylvania.”

“I am honored to be the next CEO of DRP and to work collaboratively with such a dedicated staff,” said Garman. “I am committed to advancing the mission of DRP and ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the resources, advocacy, and support they need to live free from abuse, neglect, segregation, and discrimination.”

Garman received her J.D. from Widener University School of Law and her B.A. from Pennsylvania State University. Her appointment follows an extensive national search conducted by the DRP Board of Directors.

For more information about DRP and its work, visit www.disabilityrightspa.org.

About Disability Rights Pennsylvania

Disability Rights Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting and advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania.  Through legal advocacy, policy work, and public education, DRP empowers individuals with disabilities to live the lives they choose, free from abuse, neglect, discrimination, and segregation and to participate fully in their communities.

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