Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is composed of PAR Member human resources professionals with a common goal to assist each other and share resources and best practices. This includes human resource trends, recruitment and retention strategies, state requirements including background checks and issues relevant to the field. Members share procedures and policies that work effectively within their own organizations that may assist other members.

Jennifer Fenton, Chair

HR Director
Supportive Behavioral Resources, Inc.
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Jenn is the Executive Director of Operations for Supportive Behavioral Resources, Inc (SBR), located in Philadelphia. She has been with SBR since 2016 and has been a part of PAR for over 25 years. Jenn has a Master’s Degree in Human Services Administration from Villanova and has spent her entire career working in the field of supporting adults with IDD/A in a variety of settings, including Residential, Lifesharing, Day Programs, Employment, and in the Community. Jenn has held many roles from DSP, Residential Manager/Director, Professional Development Trainer, and Director of Human Resources. Jenn believes in the power of positivity and that every person deserves to live their best life.

Tamara Harner, Chair

Director of Human Resources 
Dayspring Homes
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Tamara began her career in operations and human resources for corporate companies in 2003. In 2006, she became co-owner of 3 for-profit companies.  After a few short years, she started feeling something significant was missing in her career path. 

In 2008, she switched to nonprofit work where she quickly fell in love.  In this new, more fulfilling journey, she has acquired 14+ years of experience in human services including roles as Human Resources Supervisor for a nonprofit agency serving abused and neglected youth, Human Resources Business Partner for a large IDD provider, and her current role as Director of HR at Dayspring Homes, Inc. 

When Tamara is not tackling the fun and exciting world of HR, she enjoys quality time with her daughter - Priya Noelle, listening to music, meditating, party/event planning, and learning to speak Italian.