Mount Carmel Guild, a Trenton-based nonprofit social services agency, announced that Daren Miller has been named the agency’s new executive director. Miller will assume leadership of the century-old organization effective June 2025, succeeding Mary Inkrot, who has led the Guild since 2018. Inkrot is stepping down after years of dedicated service.
Miller joined the Guild in 2023 as director of external affairs and was later promoted to assistant executive director. In these roles, he spearheaded community outreach initiatives, strengthened the Guild’s brand positioning and deepened donor engagement. He played a key role in expanding the Guild’s visibility and support, helping to bolster programs that serve vulnerable residents of Trenton and wider Mercer County.
Before immigrating to the United States, Miller built a diverse career in Jamaica’s public service and private sector. He served as marketing and communications director for a national government agency in Jamaica and served on numerous statutory and social service agency boards. He also held senior executive roles in the Jamaican private sector, including leadership of a Kingston-based logistics company. His background has given him extensive experience in governance, communications and strategic development, which he now brings to his role at Mount Carmel Guild.
“Daren brings a dynamic blend of experience, innovation and passion for service,” said Jane Chrnelich, chair of Mount Carmel Guild’s board of trustees.
“His leadership in strengthening Mount Carmel Guild’s outreach and donor engagement has been invaluable, and we are confident in his vision for the Guild’s future. We are deeply grateful to Mary Inkrot for her years of dedicated leadership, which have built a strong foundation. Building on that, we believe Daren is the right leader to expand our impact as we confront growing challenges across our city.”
“I am humbled and excited to lead Mount Carmel Guild into its next chapter,” Miller said. “This organization has a rich legacy of providing hope and dignity for our neighbors in need. As we face increasing food insecurity and other socio-economic challenges in Trenton, my priority is to build on our strong foundation and broaden our reach. We will expand partnerships and reimagine our approach to hunger relief — including transforming our pantry into a true community hub where families can find not only food, but also support and pathways to stability. I’m grateful for Mary Inkrot’s guidance over the years, and I look forward to continuing her legacy of compassionate service.”
Founded in 1920, Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to helping the poor and underserved in Mercer County, N.J. For more than a century, the Guild has provided critical assistance through two primary programs: a Community Support Program, which operates a food pantry and emergency assistance for families in need, and a Home Health Nursing Program, which provides in-home nursing care for homebound seniors. Guided by its mission to provide and preserve dignity for its neighbors in need, Mount Carmel Guild serves thousands of individuals and families annually, offering food, nursing care and holiday aid for those facing hardship. The Guild continues to rely on community support and partnerships to fulfill its mission of charity and service.