Pamela Palumbo to Retire as CEO of Wellspring Life Ministry in the spring of 2026
Annapolis, MD – October 6th, 2025
Wellspring Life Ministry (WLM) today announced that Pamela Palumbo will retire as CEO in the spring of 2026. Since assuming leadership in 1982, Pamela has overseen tremendous growth and impact, strengthening the Ministry’s role as a leader in women’s life-affirming health care in Anne Arundel and Prince Georges Counties and beyond with offices in Annapolis, Bowie and Severna Park.
Under Pamela’s leadership, WLM has grown from one Women’s Clinic office in Bowie Crofton to three with the addition of the Severna Park and Annapolis Women’s Clinics. Her tenure has been marked by a deep commitment to state wide leadership, serving as founder and President of the Maryland Coalition, representing 23 Women’s Clinics across the state.
Pamela’s leadership expanded Wellspring’s impact, beginning with being one of the first Women’s Clinics in the nation to add medical services of ultrasound, STD/HIV testing and now Well Women Care, all services offered at no-cost. Her vision transformed the organization into a national model for compassionate, faith-based care. “For over 40 years, Pamela’s Christ-like leadership has been a beacon, saving countless lives and mentoring generations of advocates for women and their children,” said Derek McCoy, chair of the board. “We have all been blessed by her passion and heart to save lives. Her service is unmatched and we are deeply grateful.”
“Leading Wellspring Life Ministry has been one of the greatest honors of my life and I give praise and glory to God for His work in my life and the lives of those we have served.” said Pamela. “Stepping away is bittersweet, but the ministry is in a strong position to continue amazing, life saving work. I look forward to more time with my husband Joe and our family, especially our 20 awesome grandchildren, while remaining a steadfast supporter of this incredible ministry.”
The WLM Board of Directors has retained a search firm to lead a national search for Palumbo’s successor. “Our priority is to find a leader who will build upon Pamela’s extraordinary legacy while expanding WLM’s reach to meet the growing demand for life-affirming services,” said McCoy. “Interested candidates may learn more at https://slingshotgroup.org/jobs/wellspring-life-ministry-ceo . In the meantime, Pamela will continue leading WLM with the same passion and dedication that have defined her remarkable tenure.”
About Wellspring Life Ministry: WLM is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3), faith-based organization who mission is to serve those facing pregnancy related and sexual health issues by offering physical, emotional and spiritual support and empowering them to make healthy life-affirming decisions. All services are completely free to anyone, WLM is entirely publicly supported and no state or government funds are accepted.