UMKC-Institute for Human Development
Nancy Pennington possesses extensive experience in leadership roles within various organizations focused on developmental disabilities, mental health, and community service. Currently serving as a Board Member for the Missouri Council on Aging and the Missouri Mental Health Foundation, and as Executive Director/CEO of the Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services since June 2021, Nancy has demonstrated a commitment to advocacy and organizational governance. Previous experience includes over a decade as Executive Director of the Adair County SB40 Developmental Disability Board and leadership roles at the United Way of Adair County/Northeast Missouri and the Girl Scouts of the Becky Thatcher Area. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Truman State University and graduated with honors from St Charles High School.
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UMKC-Institute for Human Development
Welcome to UMKC-IHD's LinkedIn page! We envision a world where all people live, work, and play in their chosen communities through their life course. As an applied research and training center for human services at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, UMKC IHD reports to the Office of the Provost and serves as a bridge between the university and community. Through our engagement efforts, we provide an inter-disciplinary approach to solving problems through research, education, training, and public service. UMKC IHD is the federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) for the state of Missouri. We are a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and one of 67 UCEDDs located in every state and United States territory.