About Us

Staff

The staff of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) and its supporting organizations brings experience in clinical practice, leadership, development and project management in the healthcare sector. Staff members coordinate strategy, fundraising, research, and project management of the organization.

Karen Wolk Feinstein, PhD
President and Chief Executive Officer

Robert Antonelli, MA
Director of Government Relations

Jan Apter, RN, BSN, CDE
Workforce Training Specialist

Carla Barricella, BA
Communications Manager

Diasmer Bloe, MS
Director of Special Projects, Health Careers Futures
Co-Director, Center for Career Learning

Mary Jo Simmen-Gray, MA
Provider Trainer and Coach

Millie Greene
Executive Assistant

Tina Hahn, BS
Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative Provider Trainer and Coach

Leah Holleran
Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative Business Manager

Linda Horwitz, MA
Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative Education Coordinator

Barbara Jennion, MEd
Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative Education Director

Lindsey Kirstatter Hartle, BS
Accounting Manager

Jason Kunzman, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Program Director, HIV/AIDS

Laura Mahood, MS, SCT
Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative Teacher/Coach

Betsy Milliron
Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative Administrative Assistant

Michelle Murawski, MHA
Program Coordinator, HIV/AIDS

Catherine Mutunga
Administrative Assistant

Holly O'Donnell, BA
Co-Director, Center for Career Learning

Maureen Saxon-Gioia, RN, BSN
Workforce Training Specialist

Marsha Shisman, BS
Assistant Grant Administrator, HIV/AIDS
Office Manager

Christopher P. Smith, MSW
Chief Operating Officer

Shauna Spencer, MBA, CPHQ
Project Director for Behavioral Health and Addictions

Marlene Suchma
Office Coordinator

Simon J. Tripp, MA
Director of Health Careers Planning and Research

Brian Turcsanyi, BS
Healthcare Data Analyst

Pamela Vingle, BS
Program Director

Colleen Vrbin, BS
Healthcare Data Analyst

Jonathan Weinkle, MD
Fellowships

Nancy Zionts, MBA
Vice President, Chief Programming Officer

Consultants

Susan Elster, PhD
Margaret Priselac Falbo, RN, MS
Naida Grunden, BA
Harold Miller, MS
Cliff Shannon, BA

Career Opportunities

Jewish Healthcare Foundation staff has established a local and national reputation for their commitment to highest quality performance, hard work, courtesy, flexibility and teamwork. Their "can–do" attitude and enthusiasm for the organization's mission have attracted the notice of our grantees, community partners and trustees.

JHF seeks employees willing to help grantees translate their ideas into successful programs, institutionalize successful new projects and continually strive to change health behaviors and systems of care to achieve maximum effect from program investments.

If you are interested in career opportunities at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation, please contact us.