About Us

Our Mission

The SSJ Neighborhood Network, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, provides leadership, advocates for local residents, and partners with the broader community to develop opportunities for both personal growth and neighborhood revitalization.

Staff

Heather May Caspar – Executive Director
Kyle Blackmer
Colleen Burbules
Connor Herron
Sister Phyllis Hilbert, SSJ

Jennifer Kennedy
Cathy McGinnis
Lisa Ramsay
Patrice Swick
Theresa Walsh
Matt Yelkovich

SSJNN has grown considerably in the past 25 years. Everything from the staff, volunteers, programs and neighborhoods we serve have grown to meet the ever-expanding need.

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Board of Directors

Officers

Christine Bowen, Chairperson
Pete Austin, Vice Chairpeson
Sr. Phyllis McCracken, SSJ, Secretary
Lisa Lopez, Treasurer

Ex-Officio Members

Heather Caspar, Executive Director, SSJNN
Brian Hennessy, Immediate Past Chair

Directors

Edith Benson
Stacey Bruce
Brian Gloudemans
Bob Guthrie
Andrew Lincoln
Celeste Makay
Bob Orton
Lucia Salvia
Cass Shimek
Jim Willats