Our Team
Meet the faces behind the vision of Along the Way. We are passionate about single parents and children and want to see each of them cared for and empowered.
Kristina Valdez, MSW
President & CEO
We spend many hours out in the community, making the day-to-day happen behind the scenes, writing grants, meeting with clients and staff, setting up systems, innovating, dreaming and so much more.
Shania Kelly, MSW
Program Director, Direct Services
Abigail Smith
Executive Assistant
John Heidgerd
Chief Financial Officer
Wendy McClanahan
Director of Program Evaluation
April Matt
Cofounder, Trauma Expert & Training Facilitator
Sara Sanders
Former Client & Full-time Case Manager
Board of Directors
Winston Phillip
Board Chairman, Database Engineer
Cornell Davis III, MSW, LSW
Board Member, Clinical Therapist
Peter Matt
Board Member, Accountant
Yolanda Houston, Esq, MBA
Board Member & Governance Committee Chair, Legal Consultant
Lucas Sheridan
Board Member, Sales
Saadiqa Kumanyika, MSW, LSW
Board Member, Clinical Therapist
Catherine Arthey
Board Member, President of Consulting Firm
JANE REAGAN
Co-Founder & Former Board Member
She is a wife and mother of two daughters, and has lived in Franconia for over 20 years. She has 30+ years in the pharmaceutical industry and has recently started consulting. She brings a combination of business acumen along with focus, determination and attention to detail. Jane felt God's leading to dedicate time and energy to address unmet needs and minister to women. You can find Jane enjoy a good run, a round of golf, and cheering on the Nittany Lions and Eagles with great enthusiasm.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR
DEDICATION TO ALONG THE WAY
Along The Way was born out of desire to serve their community in a deeper way. After a gentle push from a pastor, they asked businesses, non-profit organizations, churches, civil servants this question: “What is the greatest unmet need for women in our community?” It was a resounding - child care during nights and weekends for single mothers. Jane Reagan, Chris Moyer and April Matt set off to make it happen, and just like that, a love story began…
CHRIS MOYER
Co-Founder & Former Board Member
She is a wife, mother of two boys and two girls, and grandmother of three. Chris has her own counseling practice, Charis Counseling, and she has an earnest desire to come alongside and walk with people in time of difficulty. You can find Chris tending her garden and taking care of her old farmhouse and mini homestead. She simply loves being with her three grandchildren. And, you can count on being blessed by her wise words and truths that always seem to
come at the right time.
MEET THE INTERNS
We could not make all the wonderful programing with our volunteers and interns helping us get things done! We have developed a robust intern and volunteer program. If you would like to get involved, check out more details here.
BRE TAYLOR
Intern
Bre is a Master of Public Health student and Graduate Civic Scholars at Arcadia University. Additionally, she is a full-time staff member for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Arcadia. She received a B.S. in Biopsychology from Oglethorpe University. Prior to moving to Philadelphia and joining ATW, Bre was a Marketing Coordinator/Recruiter for a start-up in Atlanta, GA. and has been involved in various civic engagement projects in Atlanta and her hometown of Memphis, TN. In the future, she plans to work in Program Development. During her free time you will find Bre dancing, traveling, try new restaurants and spend time with friends/family.