Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenny Savage as Executive Director of the Office of Field Services. In this pivotal role, Savage will provide visionary leadership to enhance AIDB’s statewide network of Regional Centers and Senior Services, delivering transformative support to individuals of all ages across Alabama.

“Ms. Savage has become synonymous with reliability and quality of work. As an AIDB employee, Jenny has demonstrated a willingness to provide exemplary service to all those AIDB serves,” said Dennis Gilliam, Ed.D., President, AIDB. “We are thrilled to see her make this transition.”

With over 29 years of experience in the community service field, Savage has excelled as an educator, counselor, and advocate. She brings a proven track record of championing the needs of AIDB’s communities, forging impactful partnerships, and creating opportunities that empower individuals to lead meaningful, successful lives. Since 2012, she has served as Director of the Montgomery Regional Center and has also stepped in as Interim Director for other AIDB Regional Centers, demonstrating her expertise and commitment to communities throughout the state.

“I am thrilled to begin in this new role as Executive Director of the Office of Field Services,” said Savage. “My love for AIDB began in 1993 as a college intern at E. H. Gentry Facility in the Social Work program and Recreation Therapy department.  I was thrilled to officially join the AIDB family by coming to work in the Office of Field Services in 2012. I wholeheartedly believe in AIDB’s mission and vision. I care deeply about the people we serve and am honored to work alongside them through our ten Regional Centers and Senior Services. Together, we can make a lasting difference. I’m excited about this opportunity and will give my very best for AIDB and the communities we serve.”

As Executive Director of the Office of Field Services, Savage will lead AIDB’s statewide team, fostering community partnerships and collaborating with colleagues across AIDB to provide life-changing services for Alabamians who are Deaf, Blind, and DeafBlind.

“Jenny Savage’s expertise, passion, and leadership will undoubtedly strengthen AIDB’s impact statewide,” said Jessica Edmiston, Chief Adult Programs Officer. “Her dedication to our mission will be a tremendous asset to the communities we serve. Jenny is poised to make an immediate, positive impact at the state level, advancing the limitless spirit of AIDB.”

Savage will officially assume her new role on January 2, 2025.