Kennedy Krieger Institute Recognized as One of Maryland's Best Employers for Second Consecutive Year

Kennedy Krieger Institute has been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers in Maryland for 2025, marking the second consecutive year the organization has received this recognition. The Institute ranks as the 39th best employer in Maryland and 19th among Maryland employers with headquarters in the state, based on comprehensive employee surveys and public evaluations.

The Forbes ranking, America's Best Employers by State, derives from a survey of over 160,000 employees from organizations nationwide. Participants rated their employers on a zero to 10 scale and indicated whether they would recommend their workplace to others. The methodology also incorporated feedback from friends and family members of employees as well as public evaluations from individuals working in the same industry.

Dr. Brad Schlaggar, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, emphasized the significance of this recognition, stating that the award credits the mission-driven faculty and staff and their daily commitment to making meaningful impacts on patients' lives. The Institute employs more than 3,100 staff members who deliver medical, therapeutic, educational, research, and community services to nearly 30,000 unique patients and students annually.

Raymond Short, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Kennedy Krieger, noted that the external validation confirms the special workplace environment that employees experience daily. Companies do not pay any fees to participate or be selected in Forbes' rankings, ensuring the integrity and objectivity of the evaluation process. For those interested in career opportunities, additional information is available at https://www.kennedykrieger.org/careers.

This recognition matters because it highlights Kennedy Krieger's successful workplace culture and employee satisfaction within Maryland's competitive employment landscape. The consistent ranking over two years demonstrates the Institute's sustained commitment to creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued and connected to the organization's mission of improving lives through neurological disorder treatment and research.