MALVERN ACADEMY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Children and Family Services
Ailene began working in the social services field after receiving her bachelor's degree in Social Work from Temple University in 2007. She earned her master's degree in Social Work from Temple University in 2010 and has been a licensed social worker since 2012. Over the last 12 years, she has enjoyed working with children, youth, adults, seniors, and families in a variety of community-based settings and roles. Prior to joining Access Services' team in January 2020, she held various roles at Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, was the Student Services Manager at a private K-12 school, and most recently was Director of Case Management at a local non-profit organization. Ailene is passionate about delivering excellent quality services that will support and strengthen children and their families, as well as the communities in which they live. She is driven by the mission of providing opportunities for children and their families to live the lives they envision for themselves, be self-sufficient, and feel valued and heard. Ailene is an avid advocate and dedicated to increasing awareness around the importance of investing in children, youth, and families - the future of society.
Job Titles:
- Family Support Specialist
Amy has worked within the Bucks County LIFE program for over 12 years and has over 16 years' experience working within the field of family support. Amy also holds credentialing as a Certified Family Recovery Specialist. As a family support specialist, Amy provides information, resources, and support through all of the children and young adult systems of care in Bucks County, including Special Education. Amy strives to help empower families to become their own child's advocate.
Job Titles:
- Trustee at Chelten Church
Andelyn has a passion for helping organizations share their story in meaningful ways. With 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, and relationship management, Andelyn is excited to bring this passion to Access Services.
Before joining the Access Services team in 2021, Andelyn served on the leadership team of an international nonprofit, overseeing their US operations. Prior to that, Andelyn spent seven years in the corporate sector, working as a Communication Consultant for Vanguard.
Andelyn holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a master's in Business Administration (MBA).
Andelyn serves as a Trustee at Chelten Church, enjoys travel and experiencing new places and cultures.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Human Resources
Andrew has been working in the Behavioral Health and IDD industry since 1986. His career has included working in leadership roles developing, growing, and overseeing staffing firms owned by Northwestern Human Services, Kencrest, and COMHAR. In addition, Andrew has spent many years as the Executive Director of Human Resources for Melmark. He has a reputation for growing business, developing teams, coaching and mentoring, and is a successful strategic Human Resource Partner and Leader.
Andrew's priority is spending time with his family. He is married with five adult children. He loves most sports at all levels, and has coached youth basketball for over 21 years. Andrew has also been a parishioner of St Luke the Evangelist in Glenside for 30 years.
Job Titles:
- Certified Peer Specialist
Job Titles:
- Family Support Specialist
Chrissy has attended both Northern College in Ontario, Canada and Harcum College in Pennsylvania, in which she has earned credits towards an Early Childhood Education degree. Chrissy has many years of experience in a childcare setting and enjoys helping others. Chrissy understands the struggle with raising a child with special needs, and uses her own personal experience to help families who are overwhelmed and need help finding resources in the county. She currently lives in Chester County with her husband, son and their two cats.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- Director at the Accounting Firm of Bee
Cindy is a Director at the accounting firm of Bee, Bergvall & Company and a strategic consultant with the firm's Catalyst Center for Nonprofit Management. As a consultant Cindy has provided a variety of services to strengthen nonprofits-strategic planning, financial modeling, key performance indicator development, due diligence and facilitation for nonprofit mergers, and training.
She provides training for variety of nonprofit and other industry conferences both locally and nationally. Cindy also teaches on Nonprofit Financial Leadership as Adjunct Faculty for Cairn University's graduate program.
Cindy serves on the lead team for the Philadelphia Gospel Movement and is a member of the C12 Group. She is active in the Pennsylvania Institute of CPA's, serving on the Board and several committees. She is also part of the Business Advisory Group for the Community Development Corporation, Called to Serve.
Job Titles:
- Family Support Specialist
Denise has worked within the Bucks County LIFE Program for over 12 years and has about 18 year's experience working within the field of family support. Denise has co-chaired the Right to Education Taskforce and currently holds membership of this initiative. As a family support specialist, Denise provides information, resources, and support through all of the children and young adult systems of care in Bucks County, including Special Education. Denise strives to help empower families to become their own child's advocate.
George Zauflik served as the Senior Vice President of Compliance and Government Relations for Cardone Industries, the world's leading automotive parts remanufacturer. His responsibilities included leading Global Crisis Management Teams, Facilities, Security, Environmental, Safety, and Ethics programs. George represented Cardone Industries at the city, state, and federal levels to educate elected officials about the impacts proposed government actions will have on the North American automotive parts remanufacturing industry.
Reflecting his strong experience and expertise, George was appointed a member of the United States Department of Commerce's International Trade Advisory Committee by former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez in 2008 and reappointed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in 2018.
After 30 years, George retired from Cardone in 2019. George joined Christ's Home and now serves as their Vice President of Corporate Relations. Christ's Home is a nonprofit ministry serving seniors and disadvantaged children since 1903. George served ten years on their Board of Trustees, the last three years as Chairman.
George is a frequent lecturer on compliance and ethics programs. He participates on the boards of Jefferson Health Business Council, Greater NE Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Member of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, First Responder & Chaplain since 2009.
George and his wife, Donna, reside in Bucks County and are active in their church and the community at large. They have three adult children and are enjoying their roles as grandparents to six grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Autism and Intellectual Disability Services
Janice began working in the field of Intellectual Disabilities in 2002 after graduating from Arcadia University with a BA in Psychology. In 2004, she joined Access Services and has held several positions within the organization since that time. Additionally, she has worked as a registered nurse specializing in geriatric psychiatry and is an active member of the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association. She is passionate about providing quality service to those in need.
She and her family attends St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church in Jamison.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Senior Vice President
Jess has been at Access Services for over 10 years, during which she was key in the startup of innovative initiatives across multiple service spaces including crisis, forensics, schools, and homelessness. Jess believes that help should be helpful and that the people we serve deserve our best. She has led in partnership building to realize integration between behavioral health and physical health, driving solutions for vulnerable populations. Jess' work to develop new models of partnership between law enforcement and crisis systems has led to overall reductions in arrest for those experiencing mental health crisis.
Jess received her undergraduate degree from Messiah College, her master's degree from Lasalle University in Clinical Counseling Psychology, training in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas, a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Lasalle University, and a certificate from the Global Trauma Recovery Institute. Jess is an avid sports fan, especially the Buffalo Bills, and loves being active outside with her husband, three kids, and dog.
Job Titles:
- Administration Consultant
John is a CPA and Attorney, and has been associated with Access Services for nearly twenty years. John served as CFO for ten years and then transitioned to part-time status when he became a consultant to the non-profit community. He continues to support Access Services in several capacities: as a Fiscal Specialist; a Trustee of both the 401(k) Plan and the Special Needs Trust; and as a resource for HR, Management and the Board of Directors. John is enthusiastic about the mission of Access Services and the great work that the staff and providers do for the individuals we serve.
When not working, John enjoys traveling with his wife Mindy and two daughters (49 states and 40 countries). Mindy is a novelist (Mindy Starns Clark) and John was able to co-write a mystery novel with her that is set on the Titanic: Echoes of Titanic. He hopes to pursue writing more in the future.
Job Titles:
- Director of Facilities and Office Management
Jose started working in the field of developmental disabilities in 2001. Since then, he has held various positions in the non-profit Human Services sector with a strong background in healthcare business operations and facilities management.
Jose earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, and a master's in business administration from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
Jose loves to explore the outdoors with his two children on their free time. They love to go on frequent camping and hiking trips. Jose is also and avid an experienced mountain biker.
Job Titles:
- Part Time - Family Support Specialist
Mabel has a MS in School Counseling certification from Kutztown University. She has extensive experience working with at-risk youth and families. She has worked for different nonprofit organizations in Lehigh County area such as Valley Youth House, Northwestern Human Services and Access Services. She currently resides in Chester County and has been working for the Chesco LIFE program since October 2016. Mabel is fluent in Spanish and she enjoys assisting families in need.
Job Titles:
- Bilingual Family Support Specialist
Job Titles:
- Director of Family Support Programs
Michaela oversees the family support programs since 2014 and has worked within different programs at Access Services, Inc. since 1998 including IBHS, respite and recruitment, and foster care. Michaela is involved in various family support state initiatives, including holding credentials as a trainer for the FREDLA parent peer support and supervisor curriculum model.
Job Titles:
- Director of Revenue Cycle Management
Sanoj has been working in the healthcare and finance industry for over 20 years. His career includes working in leadership roles within acute, outpatient, insurance payers, behavior health and in many more capacities locally and nationally. Through Sanoj's leadership skills, he has cultivated a positive and productive work environment for the teams and departments he has managed.
In Sanoj's personal time, he enjoys spending time with his family. He is married and has 2 sons. His family also enjoys long walks with their dog, Bailey. Sanoj is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially the Sixers
Sarah graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Sarah is involved with volunteering for crisis hotlines for youths in her spare time. She enjoys hiking, art and practicing yoga. Growing up, she has been through a lot. Which is why she has become a Youth Peer Specialist, so she can help the youth in their times of need. She believes everyone deserves a chance to feel supported.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Finance
Scott has been employed by Access Services for over 30 years. He began with the company upon graduating from Spring Garden College with a BS degree in Business Management. Scott has held various positions within the Fiscal Department, including Vice President of Finance since the summer of 2013.
Scott is married and lives with his wife and two children, a son and daughter, in Hatboro. His family attends Chelten Church and participates in many programs within the church and community. He and his family also enjoy trips to historical areas, sporting events, school band competitions, and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
Sue Steege began her work in the field of developmental disabilities in 1981 while completing her Bachelor's in Social Work at Eastern University. After graduation, she and her family moved to the Boston area where she worked as a social worker in a day care center for children at risk. After returning to the Philadelphia area, she continued working in the field of developmental disabilities until choosing to stay home to raise and be available to her three children. During that time, she worked as a bookkeeper for SFG Wealth Planning Services and operated a successful business designing and creating window treatments. Realizing that her passion was serving others, she returned to social work and has served at Access Services since 2002 in LifeSharing, as Regional Vice President to the Lehigh Valley, as Senior Vice President & COO, and now as CEO.
Sue completed a certification in non-profit management in 2014 and received her master's degree from Cairn University in Organizational Leadership in 2019. As a leader, Sue is committed to quality and excellence of services, striving to assure that individuals with special needs live fulfilling lives in their communities. She serves on the board of directors at NorthCare a Women's Clinic in Landsdale, PA. Sue enjoys spending time with her husband Chuck as well as their three grown children and their families, especially the grandchildren.
Since graduating from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business with a degree in Marketing and International Business, Victoria has worked in various marketing, communications, and operations roles. Victoria's support of human service programs and advocacy for people with disabilities was enhanced by working with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Erie County and most recently, PAR (Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities), a state-wide association for organizations like Access Services. In her role at PAR, Victoria was responsible for a broad range of the association's business priorities, including operations, marketing, and member services. Currently, Victoria lives in the Lehigh Valley with her husband, Mykel, where she is the Marketing and Operations Manager at Long's EcoWater Systems, a family-run small business. Her current focus is on updating the company's operational infrastructure and marketing efforts. She also volunteers at Trinity Wesleyan Church in Allentown, where she leads the Young Adults ministry. Victoria is grateful to serve as a Board Member with Access Services, a remarkable organization that is making a difference in throughout Pennsylvania.