A group of diverse community leaders who work with local staff to raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies.
Philadelphia
Cory Gilbert
Director, Project Management
Merck
Jonathan Hugg
Attorney
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Lisa Holz
Buddy Ambassador
Ashley Long
Autistic Support Teacher and Best Buddies Advisor
Kennet Middle School
Shaquita Rivers-McCay
Health and Wellness Manager
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Steve Paul
Enterprise Client Sales Executive
Brex
Heather Van Horn
Special Education Teacher, Special Education Department Chair, and Best Buddies Advisor
Lower Merion High School
Pittsburgh
Dustin Defebo, Board Chair
Associate Director, NA Health & Benefits, Brokerage & Advisory
Willis Towers Watson
Jason Bertocchi
Consultant
Gallagher
Nicolette Fenello
Best Buddies Ambassador
Deirde Kramer
Parent and Advocate
Joyce Lofink
Parent and Advocate
Kelsey McGaughey
Student Representative & Co-Chair
Student Advisory Board (SAB)
Nicole Webster
Associate Manager
Accenture
Ryan Wirth
McGovern Wealth
Lindley Diecks
Vice President and Global Travel Specialist
Greater Pittsburgh Travel
Noreen Liebrock
Parent and Advocate
Eric Jankoski
Special Education Advisor
Baldwin High School
Lorrie Lykins
Vice President, Research
i4cP
Mary Beth Langdon
Advanced Educator
UPMC
Kristie Kraeuter
Managing Director
Kaitlin Anderson
Best Buddies Ambassador
BNY Mellon
If you are interested in being a part of our Advisory Board, and would like more information, please reach out to pennsylvania@bestbuddies.org.