Meet our team

President/CEO

• Started with CSSS at the Chestnut Street location in 1997 
• Serves on the PA Association for the Blind board of directors and on various committees. 
• Certified by PAB in provision of social services and prevention of blindness services.
• Enjoys working with 14 outstanding directors – interesting to see their understanding of vision loss develop.
• Enjoys working with a very dedicated staff!

“CSSS has seen tremendous growth over the years – from 6 social services clients in 1997 to a high of 102 and currently serving over 50 clients who are blind or visually impaired. Our services have evolved over the years – our latest addition is Access Technology. Access Technology is a system that helps people with disabilities use their technology in a more independent, more efficient way. Prevention of Blindness has added new screening equipment and several educational programs.”

Life Skills / Prevention of Blindness Coordinator

• Started with CSSS in 2016
• Spent one year as an AmeriCorps Member 
• Mom of 3 children
• Loves spending time with family!!
• Meets with clients in their homes in order to present program of services, assesses the customer’s living situation and emotional adjustment, explores service options with customers which are appropriate to his/her needs, set goals with customer toward adjustment to vision loss and/or independent living, and assists with coordination of activities of the Prevention of Blindness Program

“One thing I love about working here at CSSS is I get to interact and learn from a wide range of people. It is interesting to learn about people from all walks of life.”