Board and Staff

The Franklin Center's Board Members and Staff are dedicated to improving lives and helping residents become self-sufficient. They strengthen the organization through participation in planning and policy-making, and in guiding and enhancing the organization's public mission. The Franklin Center's Board is diverse in its racial composition, income levels and occupational skills. As a governing body, it brings a wealth of life experiences to the board table.

 

Executive Officers
(2009-2011)

Lauson Cashdollar
Chair

Richard Dupree
Vice-Chair

Bill Farra
Treasurer

Stephane Griffin
Secretary

Additional Board Members

Emmanuel Panos

John Josey

Aileen Gilbert


Administration

Jonathan Pettis
Executive Director

Andrea Gilliam
Administrative Asst.


Family, Youth and CLC

Terry Swanson
Family Coordinator

Rachelle Newman
System Navigator

Angel Brown
Youth Coordinator


Aliquippa Council of Men and Fathers

Shon Owens
Men/Fatherhood Coordinator


RSVP (Retired Senior and Volunteer Program

Valeri McElvy
Program Director

Bridget Owens-Pryor
Program Director


Education

Sandra Edwards
Director of Education


PA Working Wardrobe
Professional Outfitters

Milford Crawford
Prof. Outfitters Manager

Mary Jane Morlan
Prof. Outfitters Assistant


Outreach, Referral and Homeless Services

Allison Jones
Homeless Prevention (HPRP)
Intake Specialist

Lena Favors
HAP Program Assistant
Homeless Assistance Program

Human Services


Lucille Gist
Clerical Assistant


Special Events

Roslyn Johnson
Special Events Coordinator


Maintenance

Charles "Jake" Cox 

Jordan Anderson


Volunteers

Vikram Sen
VITA Site Coordinator
AmeriCorps Vista

Melanie Mudrinich
Marketing and Clerical Support
The Primary Health Network