Meet the Team

 

Meet the Team

At The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, our staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality programs, supports, and advocacy services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and families residing in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

We are committed to continually improving the lives of people with IDD while building and championing a fair, just society and system where everyone has the right to fully live, work and play as valued members of our communities.

Meet Our Executive Team

Karen Shoemaker

Karen Shoemaker

Chief Executive Officer

Patrick Kreshock

Patrick Kreshock

Chief Programs Officer

Kristy Pollock

Kristy Pollock

Chief Operating Officer

Kristy Pollock

Shannon Miller

Chief Financial Officer

Meet Our Senior Team

Dayna Allinson

Dayna Allinson

Senior Director of Programs

Frank Barella

Frank Barella

Senior Director of Compliance

Frank Barella

Deryck cooper

Senior Director of Technology and Risk Management

Chris Kaklamanis

Chris Kaklamanis

Vice President of Advancement

Frank Barella

sheena Walter

Senior Director of Human Resources

Meet Our Team of Program Directors

Dayna Allinson

lisa fiore

Director Agency With Choice

Dayna Allinson

Lori Gallagher

Director of Fundraising

Jessica McKenty

Jessica McKenty

Director of Advocacy

Dayna Allinson

Mike Rudzikewycz

Director of SPARC

2023/2024 Board of Directors

The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties’ Board of Directors represents a cross-section of the Lehigh Valley and is made up of a group of dedicated business professionals, family members and community leaders.  The Arc’s Board members provide important leadership and direction for the organization, and are passionate about supporting The Arc’s mission to champion a fully inclusive and equitable life for people with IDD and families. 

George Lewis, President – Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation

Mary Jo McNulty, Vice President – Lehigh University

Paul Eichman, Treasurer – Oaktree Advisors

Diana Tirendi, Secretary – Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

Joe Mastriani, CPA/PFS, CFP,  Member-at-Large – Buckno, Lisicky & Company

Matt McConnell, Immediate Past President – Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority

Margaret Chase – Consultant/Independent Contractor

Ed Easterly, Esq. – Hoffman, Hlavac & Easterly

Alvie Fennell – PPL (Retired)

Carry Gerber – Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

Mustafa Jaffar – EBC Printing

Sheri Leo – Fulton Financial Advisors

Stephanie Makar

Scott Mittl – Insaco, Inc.

Ian Tauber – Muhlenberg College

Katie Weber – Northampton Area School District

Karen Shoemaker, Chief Executive Officer – The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties

Are you a professional, self-advocate, or family member interested in joining our Board of Directors? Connect with our Board Advancement committee today!

Are you a professional, self-advocate, or family member interested in joining our Board of Directors? Connect with our Board Advancement committee today!

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