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Board of Directors
Allison "Allie" Quick
Board President
Principal, Bridging Generosity, LLC.
Executive Liaison, Satell Institute
Principal, Bridging Generosity, LLC.
Executive Liaison, Satell Institute
Linda Strachan
Board Vice President
Colleen Gianneski
Board Member
Program Director, Children's Community Pediatrics (CCP) of UPMC, TiPS (Telephonic Psychiatric Consultation Service), SMART Choices Program
Colleen D. Gianneski LCSW completed her master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work in 2000 with a specialization in direct practice and a certificate in child welfare. Colleen has been trained in several evidenced based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT), Family Group Decision Making, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT). Colleen joined UPMC in 2012 and is currently the Program Director for the Children’s TiPS and the SMART Choices Programs. She continues to provide direct patient care as the integrated behavioral health therapist at CCP Butler. Prior to working at UPMC she worked at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Transitional Living Inc., and Family Services of Butler Health System.
Program Director, Children's Community Pediatrics (CCP) of UPMC, TiPS (Telephonic Psychiatric Consultation Service), SMART Choices Program
Colleen D. Gianneski LCSW completed her master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work in 2000 with a specialization in direct practice and a certificate in child welfare. Colleen has been trained in several evidenced based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT), Family Group Decision Making, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT). Colleen joined UPMC in 2012 and is currently the Program Director for the Children’s TiPS and the SMART Choices Programs. She continues to provide direct patient care as the integrated behavioral health therapist at CCP Butler. Prior to working at UPMC she worked at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Transitional Living Inc., and Family Services of Butler Health System.
Ellen Romett
Board Member
Ellen Romett was honored to join the CAC Board of Directors in January 2023. Her almost forty year career working with children and youth with disabilities and their families consistently focused on bringing schools, agencies and parents together in designing programs and services that offered the best opportunities for the children and youth to become as independent as possible. By bringing all possible information sources together initially, information is broadened, service opportunities enhanced and duplication of time and effort is avoided and less stressful for the family and individual. Her work, called Communities of Practice closely aligns with the transdisciplinary investigative process designed and embraced by the CAC.
Dr. Romett is the author of a wide range of books and articles. She has consulted with numerous states related to her work and is the recipient of awards of excellence and distinguished service at the local, regional, state and national levels.
Ellen Romett was honored to join the CAC Board of Directors in January 2023. Her almost forty year career working with children and youth with disabilities and their families consistently focused on bringing schools, agencies and parents together in designing programs and services that offered the best opportunities for the children and youth to become as independent as possible. By bringing all possible information sources together initially, information is broadened, service opportunities enhanced and duplication of time and effort is avoided and less stressful for the family and individual. Her work, called Communities of Practice closely aligns with the transdisciplinary investigative process designed and embraced by the CAC.
Dr. Romett is the author of a wide range of books and articles. She has consulted with numerous states related to her work and is the recipient of awards of excellence and distinguished service at the local, regional, state and national levels.
Kellie R. Seiler
Board Member
Owner, Louis Charles & Co. Salon and Spa
Owner, Louis Charles & Co. Salon and Spa
Patricia McLean
Board Member
1st Assistant District Attorney, Butler County District Attorney's Office
1st Assistant District Attorney, Butler County District Attorney's Office
Beth Culley
Ex-Officio Board Member
Program Specialist, Butler County Children and Youth Agency
Program Specialist, Butler County Children and Youth Agency
Laura Pitchford
Ex-Officio Board Member
Assistant District Attorney, Butler County District Attorney's Office
Assistant District Attorney, Butler County District Attorney's Office
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