We're Humanim

Humanim has a 50 year history of supporting and economically empowering individuals.

We do this through a variety of programs in the areas of human services, youth services, workforce development, and social enterprise throughout Maryland. Our organization was founded on the belief that every human being has potential and that work is transformative, with the goal of creating economic equity for individuals with disabilities and socio-economic challenges.

Mission

Mission

Humanim’s mission is to support and empower individuals who face social or economic challenges — by building pathways to economic equity, opportunity, and independence.

We are self-starters Hard workers risk takers and do-besters.

Humanim values belonging as the cornerstone of our ability to serve our customers, staff, and stakeholders in the community.

We are committed to respecting, celebrating, honoring, and embracing the unique attributes and characteristics of each individual. This commitment fuels excellence in who we are and what we do as an organization.

We are deeply passionate about our mission and values and recognize that achieving excellence starts from within. By reflecting the same principles of belonging and integrity internally, we set the foundation for meaningful partnerships, impactful strategies, and thoughtful investments.

Leadership

Cindy Plavier-Truitt

President

Board of Directors

Melanie Lundquist

Chair

Chief Financial Officer
Southway Builders, Inc.

Brad Spencer

Vice Chair

Retired Partner
Gordon & Barnett

Jacqueline Brooks

Partner
Duane Morris LLP

Romell Buchanan

Chief Financial Officer
Melwood Inc.

Jim Cook

Founder & CEO
Action to Impact LLC

Debbie Dorsch

Principal & Owner
Parallel Risk Advisors

Scott Gibson

Chief Operating Officer
Melwood Inc.

Larysa Kautz

President & CEO
Melwood Inc.

Robert Strunge

Store Associate
Walgreens

April Taylor

Chief Operating Officer
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Greg Thor

Retired Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Corporate Office
Properties Trust

Laura Thrall

Retired CEO
Epilepsy Foundation of America

Shelly Tumbach

Vice President Operations Accounting & Asst. Controller
COPT Defense Properties