Fatodu Receives The Arc Baltimore’s Excellence in Management Award

Olumuyiwa Fatodu, Community Living Coordinator at The Arc Baltimore, is the recipient of the organization’s 2025 Excellence in Management Award.

Presented to Fatodu at The Arc Baltimore’s recent Catalyst for Change Awards Ceremony, the

Excellence in Management Award recognizes an administrative staff member who demonstrates the ability to effectively plan and implement programs, manage staff and other resources, and support professional self-advancement and advancement for subordinates.

“Mr. Olu, as everyone within The Arc community affectionately knows him, is known for his kindness, dedication, patience, and ability to build relationships,” says Kathleen McNally Durkin, The Arc Baltimore’s Chief Executive Officer. “He has served The Arc Baltimore for almost two decades and is considered a mentor to his colleagues.”

Most recently, The Arc Baltimore began supporting three Jewish gentlemen at their home. In the evenings, Mr. Olu spent time with them learning how to prepare kosher meals, discussing their favorite soccer teams, and helping them build connections with their new neighbors.

“Mr. Olu cultivated strong relationships with each person and their families,” Durkin explains, adding that one parent noted how Mr. Olu made their son’s transition to their new home effortless and fear-free. This caring approach is characteristic of Mr. Olu and everyone he encounters.

Kicking off The Arc Baltimore’s yearlong 75th anniversary celebration, The Catalyst for Change Awards allowed The Arc to recognize those individuals who have gone that extra mile in their commitment and service to the organization and those people with developmental disabilities who are recipients of The Arc’s programs and services.

The awards ceremony was preceded by The Arc Baltimore’s Annual Meeting, which included election of the 2025-26 Board officers and directors. Emceeing the evening’s festivities was former WMAR-TV 2 news anchor Jamie Costello, who with his wife Cheryl produce, shoot, write, and edit compelling video narratives through their company, CosTELLo YOUR STORY.

Since 1949, The Arc Baltimore has been supporting people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships. With more than 800 full- and part-time employees, The Arc Baltimore provides employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, assistive technology services, respite care, and public policy advocacy.

For more information, visit www.thearcbaltimore.org, email contactus@thearcbaltimore.org, or call 410-296-2272.