Advocacy Team

Gail Singletary was Parent's Place of Maryland's first parent educator. Over the past 20 years she served as a Charles County Service Coordinator and in various roles with DDA's Southern Maryland Regional Office including Acting Director.

Over the past 25 years, Joan Rumenap has served as Service Coordinator and Supervisor, DDA Statewide Quality Assurance Chief, and a Director for Abilities Network.

Pam has 30+years working with people with disabilities. While earning her degree at AACC, she worked with high school teens at risk of not graduating from school and at the homeless shelter Sarah's House. She also worked at the in-patient psychiatric unit at BWMC and at Service Coordination Inc. for 21 years as a case manager. Pam has worked in Howard, Baltimore and Anne Arundel County. Her passion is working with families and the people she supports.

Molly has experience as Community Engagement Manager and Director of Employment and Community Day Supports at an agency in Maryland. She is knowledgeable of the Maryland service delivery system and has developed and coordinated community-based and in-house social, educational, and volunteer activities for people supported. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the California State University, Long Beach.

Before consulting with By Their Side, Paul served many years as Service Coordination Program Manager for Wicomico County Health Department. His 30 years experience also includes work as a Service Coordinator and in various capacities in vocational services.

Angela has over 30 years of experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has five years of experience as a Coordinator of Community Services and is knowledgeable of current Medicaid waiver policies and procedures. Angela was a Community Support Manager and supported families that were providing specialized foster care services for people with IDD. She recruited families and completed home reviews. She was a Quality Assurance Specialist consultant and reviewed community residential and day programs for people with IDD in Maryland. She is a strong advocate and invested in ensuring the quality of life and self-determination of the people she supports.

Jane was a Program Specialist and Evaluator with the Maryland Accessible Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program. She presented at statewide conferences and served on committees advancing accessibility initiatives. She was awarded recognition at Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Conferences for exceptional work with deafblind, blind, and low vision communities. She was Manager of Support Planning Services and Supported Employment Specialist for years at a Maryland provider. She was a Coordinator of Community Services for the Wicomico County Health Department for over a decade. Jane has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore and a Professional Certificate in Peer Mentoring from Gallaudet University. Jane is fluent in American Sign Language.

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Christina has gained more than 25 years of progressive experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that encompasses social services, advocacy, case management, and program development.

Her professional career was launched in the nonprofit industry when she served as a collegiate honor society advocate and volunteer in the field of mental health services. Over the course of her career, Christina has garnered experience as an advocate in mental health, behavioral services, and intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as public benefits counseling, futures & estate planning, special needs trust administration and DDA program leadership.

In addition to her role as an Advocate with By Their Side, Christina is the Senior Director of Services with Ardmore Enterprises. In addition to DDA programmatic experience, Christina has served as a Service Coordinator, Benefits and Eligibility Specialist, and Special Needs Trust Administrator. She has earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Non-Profit Administration.

Christina is passionate about empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a culture of self-advocacy and self-determination that promotes independence and creativity.

Nancy Berger was a service coordinator and supervisor in western Maryland for 20 years before her retirement, leading a team in Statewide efforts to transition to individual self determination and control over services and funding.