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About the Kent Center of Maryland

Philosophy

Kent Center’s mission is to support adults with developmental disabilities reach their full potential, ensuring their safety and well-being, and treating them with dignity and respect. Kent Center is the only DDA provider with headquarters in Kent County, Maryland. We strive to provide excellent support in Kent, Queen Anne’s, Cecil and Caroline Counties through Meaningful Day, Residential, Respite and Employment Services for people with developmental disabilities.  Kent Center’s services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each person we support, focused on enhancing their lives as well as the lives of their families. Family members of adults with disabilities are able to create support network of friends and engage with staff to provide a safe and nurturing environment where the people we support can flourish.

Core Values

Kent Center believes that every person has the right to make choices in their own life and reach their fullest potential while being treated with dignity and respect.  Our organization and all of the people we support are expected to embrace our Core Values of being Caring, Accountable, Organized, Respectful, and Positive.  Together, we are enhancing all lives by creating hometown connections and helping the people we support actively participate in a meaningful life.

Join Our Team

We are looking for energetic and compassionate people that want a position where their work is meaningful and personally rewarding.  If you are a caring, responsible, and creative person, we’d love to have you join Kent Center!  Our Direct Support Professionals are an invaluable member of our team, and work closely with people supported by Kent Center.  Positions include openings for day, evening and awake overnight Shifts.

Careers

Our Leadership Team

Tom Killian

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Tom Killian, Executive Director

Dr. Thomas J. Killian Jr., PhD. joined the Kent Center, Inc. family in October of 2021. Dr. Killian brings over 14 years of experience in behavioral health services, including the past eight in leadership positions at nonprofits and university-affiliated psychiatric institutes and clinics. Dr. Killian earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa.; a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix; and his Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Northcentral University in Scottsdale, Ariz. Dr. Killian also is a licensed Behavior Specialist.

As the Executive Director, Dr. Killian enjoys meeting all the individuals serviced by The Kent Center and learning about their interests and hobbies. He enjoys watching the individuals develop their abilities and progress toward their goals. Dr. Killian takes pride in seeing how committed and compassionate the KCI staff is and how they continue to help our individuals progress toward their goals. He also looks forward to the future of KCI and the path we take to serve our individuals and their needs.

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Tiffany Darr, Director of Quality Enhancement

Tiffany started working with the Kent Center in May of 2022. As the Director of Quality Enhancement, she oversees the incident reporting and investigation along with the person-centered planning process.  Tiffany enjoys advocating for the individuals Kent Center works with and watching them have success. Prior to joining Kent Center, she held roles in Supported Employment Services. 

Tiffany loves spending time with her family and three dogs. When the day is done, you can find Tiffany having fun with dance aerobics and weight training.

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Stacy Bennett, Director of People and Culture

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Larry Wilson, Chief Morale Officer

Larry has been employed with the Kent Center since 2013, previously holding positions in Supported Employment.  Mr. Larry brings a lifetime of experience and the respect of staff, people we support, families and community partners.  He is excited in this role to continue to improve the lives of the people we support by being a direct line to employees and helping to grow the team.

An active member of the community, Larry is also the President of the Board for Sumner Hall, one of two existing African American G.A.R. buildings still standing in the United States and the only one offering regular programs.  He is a two-time recipient of the William Donald Schaefer Community Service Award.