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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Regional Center Director Marissa Davis was recently presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Huntingdon County Chamber at its annual Gala held at Trophy Mountain Lodge.

Davis was chosen for the award, which has been given annually since 2001, via a nomination process by members of the community.

Davis has been a dedicated volunteer with the Huntingdon County Chamber for more than a decade, where she also serves on the Board of Directors and as chair of the Education Committee.

“I am humbled and grateful to the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce, the community of Huntingdon, and those who chose to nominate me for Volunteer of the Year,” Davis stated. “So many people work together to make our community beautiful, caring, strong, and united. This is about making sure that our future generations continue to love this community and do their best to see it thrive as a place to live, work, and visit. When you love something, you will always try to put the time in that it takes to make it the best it can be.”

She is a 2015 graduate of the Leadership Huntingdon County Class. She has continued to give back as a member of the Leadership Huntingdon County Steering Committee, playing a key role in shaping the program’s ongoing success.

At Penn Highlands, Davis demonstrates a deep commitment to the College’s mission through her sustained volunteer service over the last 14 years. Her internal roles include Vice Chair and Secretary of the Administrative Senate. She was previously the Diversity Committee Chair and served as a co-chair for both institutional accreditation processes.

Her dedication continues with three years on the Social Welfare Committee and current service on the Employee Development Committee, alongside her work on various advisory committees for local school districts.

Beyond her professional work, Davis serves as a member of the Missions Board at First Baptist Church of Three Springs. She is also a trained volunteer “Support Parent” for Parent-to-Parent of Pennsylvania, a connection program for parents seeking guidance and resources for children with autism spectrum disorder.