20
Oct
2025

Keystone Human Services Welcomes Brenda Baker as Vice President of Human Resources

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Harrisburg, PA (October 20, 2025) – Keystone Human Services (KHS) is pleased to announce Brenda Baker, PHR, SHRM-CP, as the new Vice President of Human Resources. With over two decades of experience in human resources leadership, Brenda brings a wealth of expertise in employee relations, organizational development, and HR best practices and people strategy to the Keystone Human Services team.

Brenda’s career is marked by a proven track record of aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving employee engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Most recently, Brenda served as Vice President of Human Resources at JFC Global, where she launched a successful HR Consulting Services business line, reduced employee turnover by 25%, and implemented innovative HRIS systems that increased departmental efficiency by 40%.

Her extensive experience also includes leadership roles at Flagger Force Traffic Control, Hamilton Health Center, and Holy Spirit Health System, where she spearheaded initiatives such as total rewards optimization, workforce planning, talent and leadership development, and organization-wide change management strategies. Brenda’s ability to optimize HR operations, ensure legal compliance, and champion the growth and development of employees has consistently delivered measurable results throughout her career.

Brenda holds a master’s degree in human resources management and industrial relations from Saint Francis University and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Pennsylvania State University. She is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

“We are thrilled to welcome Brenda to Keystone Human Services,” said Charles S. Sweeder, President and CEO of KHS. “Her strategic vision, leadership expertise, and passion for fostering strong workplace cultures make her the ideal leader to guide our HR initiatives as we continue to grow and serve our community.”

In her new role at KHS, Brenda will oversee all aspects of human resources, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development. She will play a key role in advancing KHS’s mission to create opportunities for growth and meaningful life choices and support people with disabilities to live their best lives within the community.

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About Keystone Human Services

KHS is a multi-national human services organization based in Harrisburg, PA. KHS operates in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, the Republic of Moldova, and India, providing advocacy, services, and supports in early childhood education and family support, mental health, autism, and intellectual, developmental, cognitive, and physical disability. We build communities where everyone can thrive, direct their own lives, establish homes, find meaningful work, pursue education alongside their peers, and fill valued roles in the community. In addition to operating as KHS, KHS provides services through Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD), Capital Area Head Start (CAHS), Partnerships for People, Key Human Services, Keystone Moldova, and Keystone Institute India.

More information can be found at KHS.org.