Chimes Family of Services, a nonprofit provider of services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently announced that Erin Lindholm has been appointed Chimes Maryland Division Director.

Throughout Chimes service area in Maryland, Erin oversees major programs and services for Chimes including Residential Living, Supported Employment, Day Programs, Family Support Services, Personal Supports, Respite, Shared Living, and Operations.

Erin brings more than two decades of experience in the nonprofit human services field to her role with Chimes Maryland. Prior to joining Chimes, Erin served in a variety of leadership roles of increasing responsibility with The Arc of Baltimore, Sussex and Carroll County. Throughout her career, Erin has pioneered programs that have paved the way for new employment and training opportunities for youth and adults with differing abilities.

Erin earned a master’s degree in leadership and public administration from Centenary University. She also holds her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Bridgewater State College. Erin graduated from Leadership Carroll Carroll County in 2012

Erin is a graduate of The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware. She also served as lead county trainer in Sussex County, NJ on Developmental Disabilities.

About Chimes

Chimes was founded in 1947 as a school for five children with moderate intellectual disabilities whose parents rejected the then prevailing wisdom that their children would never achieve meaningful or productive lives. From those modest beginnings, Chimes has grown into one of the industry’s largest providers of services and supports for people with barriers to independent living. Today, Chimes Family Services offers a wide range of programming, including day habilitation, residential, educational, vocational, employment, and behavioral health services and supports for nearly 24,000 individuals annually in seven Mid-Atlantic States. Chimes is also closely affiliated with Chimes Israel through Board representation, and assistance with program design and funding. Chimes distinguishes itself from other disability service providers through its unique emphasis on client centered, evidence-based program design.