Gretchen has served in various roles since joining PLEA in 1994. Starting as our Compeer Program Director and PA Compeer Coalition Representative, she organized the efforts of Compeer services across PA. Gretchen has additionally served as the Respite Program Director and as PLEA’s Development Coordinator. Today, as Executive Director, Gretchen continues to focus on community partnerships and helping individuals and their families feel empowered through meaningful relationships. Gretchen has a degree in Public Relations from Westminster College.
Dr. Libman has served as the Medical Director of the PLEA Agency since 1985. In addition to supervising the Partial Hospital center based program, he supervises the Family work component of the programs. Dr. Libman is board certified in General Psychiatry as well as in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He is a founding member of the Western Pennsylvania Family Center. Dr. Libman also maintains a private practice in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry. He is an expert in the field of Autism.
LaQuita Berry
Administrative Assistant
Tara Beato
School/Partial Hospital Administrative Assistant
LaQuita Berry
Interim Respite Coordinator
Jaden Matthews
PAL Coordinator
Bob Kenneweg
Compeer LifeFriends Coordinator
Rhea Fernandes, Psy.D.
Robert C. Dunne, CPA
Thomas Ryan
Jacalyn Auris, Ed.D.
Jonathan Fantazier