Friendship Community recently introduced Julie Pohlman as the organization's new director of human resources (HR). In her new role, Pohlman is responsible for implementation of services, benefits, policies and programs through the HR team as well as advising directors, associate directors, residential coordinators and residential managers regarding HR issues.

Pohlman holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Lancaster Bible College and a master's degree in HR analytics and management from American University. She has more than five years of experience in the HR field.

Friendship Community is a faith-based organization that has been cultivating capabilities of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in Lancaster and Lebanon counties since 1972. Friendship Community offers an arts day program, life-enrichment opportunities and 24 residential homes serving more than 150 individuals in the two counties.