Meet our Director and
Chief Executive Officer
Taneha Kilpatrick
Taneha Kilpatrick is a seasoned human-services executive, organizational leader, and advocate with more than 30 years of professional experience dedicated to strengthening the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
As Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mama’s House Residential, Ms. Kilpatrick provides strategic leadership and operational oversight with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
With more than 20 years of supervisory and executive-level experience, Ms. Kilpatrick has demonstrated expertise in the effective administration and operation of Intellectual Disability (ID), Developmental Disability (DD), and Mental Health (MH) residential and day support programs. Her leadership encompasses program operations, staff supervision, service delivery, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and the development of systems that promote consistency, accountability, and positive outcomes.
Ms. Kilpatrick brings comprehensive knowledge of the Virginia developmental disability service delivery system, including Individual Support Plans (ISP), Person-Centered Reviews (PCR), Support Intensity Scale (SIS), Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) systems—including CHRIS and WAMS—and Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) billing requirements. Her expertise also includes case management, financial management, Medicaid and Medicare services, Community Living and Family & Individual Support Waivers, treatment planning, crisis intervention, problem analysis, and interpersonal counseling.
Throughout her career, Ms. Kilpatrick has worked with individuals presenting with complex developmental, emotional, behavioral, and support needs. Her professional background includes extensive experience supporting adolescents and adults with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Bipolar Disorder, Autism, and other significant behavioral and developmental challenges. This experience has strengthened her ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, identify individualized support strategies, navigate complex situations, and promote meaningful outcomes.
A Leadership Philosophy Grounded in Purpose
Ms. Kilpatrick’s leadership approach is rooted in the belief that quality care begins with seeing the individual—not simply the diagnosis or disability. She is committed to creating environments where individuals are respected, heard, empowered, and supported in making choices about their lives.
Under her leadership, Mama’s House Residential is guided by principles of person-centered care, dignity, independence, inclusion, choice, accountability, and community integration. She believes strong organizations are built through compassionate leadership, well-trained and dedicated staff, effective systems, and an unwavering commitment to the people they serve.
Building a Culture of Excellence
As CEO, Ms. Kilpatrick is focused on advancing the mission and long-term growth of Mama’s House Residential while maintaining the highest standards of service, professionalism, and integrity. Her leadership combines decades of hands-on human-services experience with a strategic perspective on organizational development and sustainable program operations.
She is passionate about cultivating a culture in which individuals can thrive, families can feel confident in the support their loved ones receive, and staff are equipped to provide meaningful, respectful, and effective services.
Ms. Kilpatrick’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to service and leadership. Through Mama’s House Residential, she continues to transform that commitment into a vision for compassionate care, empowered individuals, strong families, and stronger communities.