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Shona Eakin
Chief Executive Officer
Education: Edinboro University
Click here to contact Shona EakinShona loves spending time with her family and coffee.

Carrie Bach
Chief Operations Officer
Education: Sharpsville H.S., Mercyhurst University
Click here to contact Carrie BachIn her spare time, Carrie is a professional performer specializing in partnered acrobatics, stilt walking and swing dancing. She secretly loves to research and analyze data, and her favorite food is macaroni and cheese.

Lori Hays
Executive Administrative Assistant
Education: Northwestern H.S., Edinboro University
Click here to contact Lori HaysLori enjoys her family, crocheting and fishing.
Advocacy

Rick Hoffman
Director of Home Modifications, Housing, and Advocacy
Education: Strong Vincent High School, Gannon University
Click here to contact Rick HoffmanRick believes “that a person leads, follows or needs to get out of the way”.

Matt Gilbert
Home Modification Supervisor
Click here to contact Matt GilbertMatt enjoys biking, golfing and all things summer. Matt also enjoys being around family and friends.

Dave Seib
Home Modification Specialist
Click here to contact Dave SeibDave enjoys Archery, Hunting and Shooting. Dave is also making a second career of helping people live more independently.

Denny Belknap Jr.
Home Modification Specialist
Click here to contact Denny Belknap Jr.Denny is an IEC Certified Electrical Instructor and has been teaching the apprenticeship program for 7 years. Denny’s been an electrician for 21 years and has worked in the construction trades for the past 30 years. In his free time, he enjoys live music, biking, photography, shooting and teaching.

Pete Ives
Home Modification Specialist
Click here to contact Pete IvesPete has a degree in Building Construction Technology and has worked in plumbing, heating and electrical trades since 1990. Pete has been a contractor builder specializing in selling and building log homes. In his free time, Pete is a member of the national ski patrol at Peek n Peak and enjoys working on his Jeep, […]

Terri Lash
Housing
Click here to contact Terri LashTerri is excited to return to the Independent Living field after a 5 year absences. I love being a mother to my children Morgan and Drake and married to my husband, Bryan. Favorite quote is “The impossible takes a little longer.” – Aurobindo
Accounting

Doug McClintock
Chief Financial Officer
Education: Penn State
Click here to contact Doug McClintockDoug is an outdoors enthusiast.

Jen Hanson
Accountant
Education: Harborcreek H.S., Penn State Behrend
Click here to contact Jen HansonJen is a dedicated animal lover.

Michael Evans
Accounts Payable Specialist
Education: Penn State Behrend
Click here to contact Michael EvansMichael has also been employed at the Erie Playhouse for the past 9 years.

Jesse Sanders
Payroll Specialist
Education: Gannon University
Click here to contact Jesse SandersJesse is A.K.A “Voices, Rachel Ray”.

Juanita McStraw
Payroll Specialist
Click here to contact Juanita McStrawJuanita enjoys Crafting and assisting with Craft Classes.
Activities

Tiffany Frey
Activities Director
Education: Endwill H.S., Edinboro University
Click here to contact Tiffany FreyTiffany enjoys being outdoors in the summer and hates the winter.

Stephanie Estok
Fitness Coordinator
Education: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, AAAI/ISMA Personal Fitness Trainer, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Click here to contact Stephanie EstokStephanie is an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer, a AAAI/ISMA (American Aerobics Association International/International Sports Medicine Association) Personal Fitness Trainer, and is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer as well. enjoys traveling out of the country, doing physical activities like hiking , rock climbing, and eating ice cream. Her furbaby, Isabella, is her […]
Agency Attendant Care

Chris Waychoff
Director of PAS Services
Education: Graduated from Mercyhurst University with degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice
Click here to contact Chris WaychoffChris is a huge Raiders fan and overall fantasy football junkie. He enjoys hunting and fishing…..eating Sushi, Mediterranean and Mexican food…..and being Dad to his 7 year old daughter

Courtney Vargo
Assistant Director of PAS Services
Click here to contact Courtney VargoCourtney loves dogs, palm trees and the ocean. She loves movies and spending time with her family .

Joi Arrington
PAS Lead Supervisor
Education: East High and Behrend College
Click here to contact Joi ArringtonJoi enjoys spending time with her son, being able to assist others in need which means she loves her job at Voices. Joi is also a big fan of the Steelers and she does not like dealing with the cold weather but she will

Waine Byrd
PAS Supervisor
Education: University of Dayton
Click here to contact Waine ByrdWaine speaks fluent Spanish and loves animals along with drum and bugle music.

Nate Hays
PAS Supervisor
Education: New Castle H.S.
Click here to contact Nate HaysNate loves playing Call of Duty, drinking Mt. Dew, his family and being outdoors.

Charles Brooks
PAS Supervisor
Click here to contact Charles BrooksCharles likes are cooking, live music, traveling, outdoor activities (camping and fishing) and he loves animals.

Karrine Vallimont
PAS Supervisor
Education: Seneca High School, Edinboro University
Click here to contact Karrine VallimontKarrine enjoys spending time with her family and being a mom to her two kids. Karrine is big fan of the Cleveland Indians, plays softball, enjoys scrap-booking and crafts in what little spare time she can find.

Jodi Shay
Agency Trainer / Supervisor
Click here to contact Jodi ShayJodi loves sports, music, geocaching, baking and technology. She loves a good story in any form (personal, book, movie…). She is also the “pastrix” for a community called The Table.



Susan Irwin
PAS Supervisor
Click here to contact Susan IrwinSusan is fun, energetic and loves spending time outdoors with her two kids, family and friends.

Rayshawn Alberico
PAS Supervisor
Click here to contact Rayshawn Alberico“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.“ Confucius

Stephany Goodwill
Hiring & Recruitment Specialist
Click here to contact Stephany GoodwillPittsburgh Steelers Fan, Enjoys Painting/Photography, Fishing/Hunting, and the Outdoors.

Heidi Dukich
Quality Assurance Director
Education: Ft. Leboeuf H.S., Edinboro University
Click here to contact Heidi DukichHeidi enjoys dogs, cats and spending time with her daughter.

Ron Bright
Tracking Specialist
Education: Edinboro University
Click here to contact Ron BrightRon enjoys watching hockey.

Laurie Laver
Fraud Prevention Specialist
Click here to contact Laurie LaverLaurie loves to be outdoors in the warm weather months and enjoys time with her family and her dog.
Clerical

Shari Holmstrom
File Coordinator
Click here to contact Shari HolmstromShari loves the Cincinnati Bengals and hates the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Living Well

Bo Ruef
IL Supervisor
Click here to contact Bo RuefBo enjoys hockey, hunting, and the outdoors. Bo loves the Tampa Bay Lightning and anything that has to do with sports. Bo was born and raised in Erie, PA.

Amy Cichocki
Living Well Specialist
Education: McDowell H.S., Edinboro University
Click here to contact Amy CichockiAmy likes the outdoors and her Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jen Sabatine
Living Well Specialist
Education: McDowell H.S. and Edinboro University
Click here to contact Jen SabatineJen enjoys the outdoors, reading, fireworks and animals but hates stairs and sand

Valerie Perkins
Living Well Specialist
Education: Geneva College
Valerie loves her family, milk chocolate with almonds and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kelly Barrett
Living Well Specialist
Education: Edinboro University
Click here to contact Kelly BarrettKelly is originally from Bowie, Maryland but relocated to Pennsylvania in June 2016. She enjoys cooking, live music, and spending time with my family and friends. One of Kelly’s idol is Lady Gaga.

Ryan Enterline
Living Well Specialist
Education: Edinboro University and received his MPA from Gannon University
Click here to contact Ryan EnterlineRyan loves all sports and he enjoys playing Soccer and riding his bike when he has the time.

Walt Whitling
Living Well Specialist
Click here to contact Walt WhitlingWalt is a NASCAR fan, GO #24 Chase Elliot !!!
Marketing

Dan Hanson
Director of Development
Education: Strong Vincent H.S., Edinboro University
Click here to contact Dan HansonDan loves his family, the Erie Otters, everything about the ‘Burgh and living life.

Steve Johnson
Director of Marketing
Education: NWPA Collegiate Academy H.S., B.A. in Communication & Media Studies from Edinboro University
Click here to contact Steve JohnsonSteve enjoys music, art, and MMA. In his spare time, Steve is also a freelance graphic designer.
Nursing

Heather Llera
Nurse
Education: Ripley Central School District, Ripley N.Y.
Click here to contact Heather LleraHeather has 2 children that she considers her world and she enjoys most of her extra home time with them. Heather loves dogs and has a 6 lb. Yorkie. Heather has been in the Healthcare field for 10 years and she enjoys what she does.

Michele Maughn
Nurse
Education: BSN Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Click here to contact Michele MaughnMichele has been a Nurse for 30 years. She enjoys spending time with her 4 children, family and friends! Michele loves to engage in helping others, such as the Cinderella Project. Her favorite hobby is decorating her MANY trees for Christmas.
Nursing Home Transition

Lisa Shuffstall
Director of Nursing Home Transition / Independent Living
Click here to contact Lisa ShuffstallLisa believes that “Deinstitutionalization is the final frontier and these are the voyages of the NHT program. It’s continuing mission; to explore strange, new nursing homes, to seek out new referrals and to boldly go where no one has gone before”.

Lanisha Chimenti
Assistant Director of Nursing Home Transition
Click here to contact Lanisha ChimentiLanisha likes all sports, riding her motorcycle and being a mom to her lovely daughter.

Danielle Morris
Nursing Home Transition Supervisor
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree from Edinboro University
Click here to contact Danielle MorrisDanielle’s most important role in life is being a mom to her awesome little boy. She is also very passionate about being an advocate and making a difference in people’s lives. Danielle loves grilled cheese but absolutely DESPISES pineapples.

Lee Prindle
Nursing Home Transition, I.L. Specialist
Education: Harborcreek H.S., Edinboro University
Click here to contact Lee PrindleLee likes photography, coffee and sunshine. Lee also believes that “Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”

Selleena Ellsworth
Nursing Home Transition Coordinator
Click here to contact Selleena EllsworthSelleena is a mother of 2 and comes from a large family. She is the lead singer of a popular country band, Small Town Revolution. Selleena is also a line dancing instructor who loves to work out, enjoys cooking and baking. She also Googles EVERYTHING.

Edwin Hernandez
Nursing Home Transition Coordinator
Click here to contact Edwin HernandezEdwin is a Washington Nationals and a Tennessee Titans fan. He enjoys bowling and is a member of the horseshoe league at the Cascade Club. Edwin believes that life would be simpler if we treat people as human beings.

Caonabo Camilo
Nursing Home Transition Coordinator
Education: BA in Criminal Justice from Edinboro University
Click here to contact Caonabo CamiloCaonabo enjoys riding motorcycle, spending time with his children and family. Caonabo also enjoys helping people.

Cynthia Aikey
Nursing Home Transition Coordinator
Education: BSW fro Edinboro University
Click here to contact Cynthia AikeyCynthia enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, kayaking and especially creek walking with her dog Dan. Her hobbies are crocheting, knitting, cross stitch and she also loves to cook. Cynthia has a passion for social justice and advocacy, and looks forward to getting her MSW in the near future

Dori Miller
Nursing Home Transition Coordinator
Click here to contact Dori MillerDori enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren, three children, and very large extended family. Dori savors the time she spends with my mother. She also has a dog Sammy that enjoys walking with her in the park. Dori is an avid reader and has worked in the social service field for over 40 years. […]

Nicole Kuneman
Nursing Home Transition Coordinator
Education: MSW from Edinboro University
Click here to contact Nicole KunemanNicole loves a wide variety of crafts such as sewing and painting, spending time outdoors, and being mother to her daughter.

Keith Hamilton
Nursing Home Transition Coordinator
Education: Associates Degree from Great Lakes Institute
Click here to contact Keith HamiltonKeith is an Air Force veteran who is very active in his church and is very happy to be part of the VFI family. Keith looks forward to the challenges of each day and to being a positive difference maker in the lives that crosses his path.

Jericho Delavern
Nursing Home Transition Coordinator
Click here to contact Jericho DelavernJericho loves being a dog mom. She enjoys football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and family means everything to her.
Seneca Office

Lynn Hartzell
Supervisor
Education: North Clarion H.S., Sawyer Business School
Click here to contact Lynn HartzellLynn “tries to give people with disabilities an equal opportunity in life”.

Patrick Baker
PAS Supervisor
Click here to contact Patrick BakerPatrick is a pet lover who enjoys being out in nature, friends and family mean the world to him. Patrick was born in Ireland and has been in this type of work for 12 years now.

Tracy Hunsberger
Receptionist
Click here to contact Tracy HunsbergerTracy enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Fall is her favorite season because she loves all the pretty colored leaves.

Jason Reagle
Receptionist
Click here to contact Jason ReagleJason is an animal lover who has 2 dogs, raises chickens for their eggs and he also enjoys horseback riding. He likes spending time with his family and friends. Jason’s favorite holiday is Christmas because he feels that it’s better to give than to receive.

Alicia Dortort
Receptionist
Click here to contact Alicia DortortAlicia loves spending time with her friends and family (especially her nephews). She also enjoys reading, baseball, playing games (board and iPad), horseback riding, and playing with her pup Chance.