Marilyn Penrose is a long-time JACS volunteer who has been instrumental in helping develop its crisis response service and a weekly 12 step group, and she has represented JACS as a speaker. She has been a key resource in setting up daily closed 12 step meetings at Limmud. Professionally, she is a Recreation Therapist & Leisure Educator. She is also an adaptive skills specialist with a deep commitment to helping people with disabilities maximize their potential in all areas of life.