Meet the Team
Kate LANNAN, EXECUTIVE Director
MSW, LSW
What excites or inspires you in your work at A Haven? Spreading awareness and encouraging people to talk about their experiences so that someday families in grief won’t ever have to feel alone.
Favorite hobby or go to method for relaxation? Reading a cookbook and making plans to host family and friends. Also, curling up at the end of the day with a blanket & a scary story.
Contact Kate at: kate@ahaven.org or (610) 840-7301
Carrie silver, CLINICAL DIRECTOR
MA, LPC
What excites or inspires you in your work at A Haven? As the Family Grief Specialist, i am continually inspired by the resilience of our families. I love connecting with families to ensure they are sufficiently supported in their grief journey.
Favorite hobby or go to method for relaxation? Reading, podcasts, & organizing anything!
Contact Carrie at: carrie@ahaven.org or 484-716-1807
LIZ DREIBELBIS, Co-FOUNDER, STRATEGIC director
MA, ATR-BC, LPC
What excites or inspires you in your work at A Haven? A Haven was founded to increase access to support & expand grief literacy in our community for grieving children & their caregivers. It is an honor to be a part of this team of amazing individuals, who together create a safe place & a refuge in grief.
Favorite hobby or go to method for relaxation? I love taking long hikes/backpacking in nature, runs, needle felting, doing any type of art while listening to music, and a good cup of coffee.
Contact Liz at: liz@ahaven.org or 484-639-3140
Meet our Family Services Team
Kathy Muhlenberg, caregiver programs coordinator
MA, LPC
What excites or inspires you in your work at A Haven? I absolutely love being a part of my community in a meaningful way. While grief is a universal experience it can also feel isolating at times. I am excited to be able to support our caregivers by providing a safe space for them to increase their connections to their families, self, and each other.
Favorite hobby or go to method for relaxation? My go to method for relaxation is going for walks in my neighborhood, woods, new cities or anywhere really. I enjoy lacing up my sneakers and exploring!
Contact Kathy at: Kathy@ahaven.org
Jen Langlois, Child and Family Programs Coordinator
What excites or inspires you in your work at A Haven? I am looking forward to partnering with A Haven staff and volunteers to provide a safe space for children and families to share their special people, their grief, and their steps toward a hope-filled tomorrow. I am inspired by the unique contributions of all members of this team (staff, volunteers, families) and all that we learn from one another.
Favorite hobby or go to method for relaxation? I love to spend time with family and friends, Marvel movies, crocheting/crafting, and going to the Outer Banks.
Contact Jen at: JenL@ahaven.org
Stacy Massey, Adolescent and Young ADULTS Programs Coordinator
What excites or inspires you in your work at A Haven? I am excited to be able to connect with the adolescents and young adults during a time when connection is important and resilience is fostered. I hope to create a safe place for them to connect with one another and their experiences while assisting them in learning healthy coping skills and creating meaning in their new normal.
Favorite hobby or go to method for relaxation? My absolute favorite way to pass the time is at Disney World! Since that is not a way to relax consistently, baking, reading, and being in nature are my go-to hobbies/relaxation techniques.
Contact Stacy at: Stacy@ahaven.org
Meet the Business Team
Jennifer Grisin, FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
What excites or inspires you in your work at A Haven? I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the financial records, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. I am excited to help A Haven reach its financial goals to better serve their mission of helping children and families in grief.
Favorite hobby or go to method for relaxation? When I am not working you can catch me playing outside with my 2 kids, walking our dog with a good podcast in my ear, hitting group exercise classes, binge watching a new show, or trying a new restaurant with my husband.
Contact Jennifer at: jen@ahaven.org
Board of Directors
Ryan Leithead
Chair
Senior Sales Manager, Siemens
Mike Glover
Vice Chair
Director of Facility Management and Security Operations
Kimberly Pelcin
Treasurer
Director of Business Operations of Insight PA Cyber Charter School
Marty Holland
Secretary
Director, Digital Excellence, Pfizer
Capria Stewart
Board Member
Sales & Service Manager, Meridian Bank
Karen Tate
Board Member
President, Tate Design
Ted Hartz
Board Member
Facility Manager at Penn State Great Valley and Penn State Abington
Mary Ann Hughes, BSRN
Board Member
Former Board Chair - Downingtown Communities that Care, Former Board Chair - A Haven
Ellen Lewis, Esq., CP APMP
Board Member
Senior Proposal Manager, Bentley Systems
Hollie McDonald
Board Member
Owner of McDonald Mobile LLC and McDonald Financial Services LLC
Karen DiVincenzo
Board Member
Vice President, Business Development Officer, First Resource Bank
Jennifer Zimmer
Board Member
Sr. Vice President -- Internal Sales at Global Atlantic Financial Group
In Loving Memory of Holly Setzler Ippolito (1957–2025)
From all of us at A HavenIt is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude that we remember and honor the life of Holly Setzler Ippolito, who passed away on May 22, 2025. Holly was more than a supporter of A Haven—she was a beacon of compassion, a steadfast advocate for grieving children and families, and a cherished member of our community.
Since joining our board in 2021, Holly served in a number of leadership roles with wisdom, heart, and grace—including as chair of the Governance Committee, vice president of the board, and most recently, as board secretary. Her guidance and dedication shaped not only our direction as an organization, but the spirit in which we carry out our mission.
Holly’s legacy is woven into the very fabric of A Haven. Her empathy, thoughtful counsel, and unwavering belief in the healing power of connection inspired all who had the privilege of working alongside her. Whether through her generous spirit or her quiet acts of kindness, Holly made a lasting impact on countless lives.
In lieu of flowers, Holly’s family has graciously requested that donations be made in her memory to A Haven. We are humbled by this gesture and committed to honoring her legacy by continuing the work she held so dear.
To Holly’s family, friends, and all who loved her—we extend our deepest condolences. Holly will forever be a part of our nest at A Haven. May her memory be a guiding light and a source of comfort in the days ahead.
With heartfelt remembrance,
The A Haven Team