About Us

Donna is a life-long resident of Tioga County and spent twenty years as a successful business owner, and after that a retired financial planner, consultant, and manager. She is active in many community affairs—Partners In Progress, Laurel Health Systems, North Penn CHS, and her church. Donna is a married mother of 4, grandmother to 7, and great-grandmother to 3. Family is extremely important to her, and that extends to the PIP family. She is passionate about creating opportunities and supporting activities that will allow PIP Individuals to live lives of dignity and respect, with the satisfaction of contributing to our community and society. That is why she serves.

Carmen is the Associate Director of Employee & Labor Relations at Mansfield University and has worked there for the past 27 years. She and her husband Russell have two children and two grandchildren that they enjoy spending time with as often as they can. Carmen serves on a few boards including PIP, Jones Foundation, and Bloss Area Swimming Association.   

She felt honored when she was asked to serve on the PIP Board in 2017. She has very much enjoyed serving on this board as she is continually learning about the many facets of the corporation. It’s very evident to her that the dedicated leaders and staff work collectively under the mission to “empower Individuals with disabilities to succeed.” Carmen is delighted to be involved in community partnership opportunities with MU & PIP and looks forward to seeing the many benefits of this continuing relationship.    

Dr. Lisa Feil is a psychologist currently practicing in a private practice setting, Inner Compass, LLC, in Wellsboro, PA. Lisa is married to Matthew Feil and they have four wonderful children: Mikayla, Abby, Grace and Watson. Prior to working in the private practice sector, Lisa was the Director of Student Services/Special Education for the Wellsboro Area School District for 15 years. Lisa has a lifelong passion for helping individuals with disabilities. While attending undergraduate programming at Mansfield University, she worked in a group home for adults with Intellectual Disabilities and fell in love with each resident. She continues to advocate for Individuals with disabilities in her various community board memberships, including AHEC, the Tioga County Partnership for Community Health, UPMC Wellsboro, the Laurel Health Foundation and North Penn Comprehensive Health Services.  

Robin is a life-long resident of Tioga County and is married with one daughter and a very wonderful grandchild. She is a Family Partner with Bradford Tioga Head Start. She became interested in being an advocate for Individuals with disabilities when she was employed by Laurel Health Systems Supported Living Program. Robin was so fortunate to work with some extremely special and wonderful people that taught her to be a better person. She continues to advocate for a very special woman and maintains contact with many of the people she has helped. It is her honor to be able to serve on the Board of Directors.

Harry has been the senior pastor at Harvest Family Fellowship in Liberty PA since January of 2002. He taught for the Pennsylvania College of Technology for 19 years, as well as teaching for 2 years for Penn State University. He currently teaches part time at New Covenant Academy in Mansfield, PA. Harry is a certified life coach and an active member of the International Coach Federation. He is active with the Liberty Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT. In his spare time, Harry enjoys reading, riding motorcycle, music, travelling, and spending time with his family.

Lori Deitrick is a Contact Center Specialist for UPMC. She has an Associate’s Degree in Business Programming from The Pennsylvania College of Technology. 

Lori is married and has 2 children. Lori volunteers for PIP because she truly cares for the Individuals and is an advocate.

Barbara’s involvement with PIP is personal and professional. She has a sibling that works for PIP and has lived in a PIP group home for many years. Barbara’s place on the board allows her to help by using her skills in efforts to assure her brother’s future stays intact. She applauds everyone’s efforts on the board of PIP and the great people they employ. On a lighter note, she has a couple businesses that offer self-employment. She is a jewelry designer which is sold in stores, online and through art shows of her choosing.  

Sue Sticklin currently serves as the Executive Director of the Tioga County Partnership for Community Health. Born and raised in Tioga County, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Penn State, and a Master of Education from Mansfield University. Prior to working for the Partnership, she was employed by the Laurel Health System serving persons with developmental disabilities, implementing occupational health and wellness and information and referral programs, a youth recreation program, and two community fitness centers.

Sue is a graduate of the Tioga County Community Leadership Program Class of 2003 and served as co-facilitator of the Program from 2007-2009. She graduated from the Pennsylvania Rural Leadership Program (RULE) in 2007. She is a certified grant writer and reviewer, and is active in her community through the Penn State Master Gardener Program, Special Olympics, Partners In Progress, St. Peter’s Church and the Wellsboro Garden Club.