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
Susannah Faulkner
Connor Herron

Sister Phyllis Hilbert, SSJ
Jennifer Kennedy
Cathy McGinnis
Lisa Ramsay
Patrice Swick
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

Brian Hennessy, Chairperson
Christine Bowen, Vice Chair
Sr. Marianne Stuckert, SSJ, Secretary
Lisa Lopez, Treasurer

Ex-Officio Members

Sr. Phyllis McCracken (SSJNWPA Member)
Heather Caspar (Executive Director, SSJNN)
Phil Temple, (Immediate Past Chair)

Directors

Pete Austin
Edith Benson
Stacey Bruce
Brian Gloudemans
Andrew Lincoln
Celeste Makay
Bob Orton
Cass Shimek
Jim Willats