Meet The Team
Bob Sherwin
Executive Branch Director - Western Pennsylvania
Bob joined Bethany Christian Services in 2018. Bob has worked in children’s, youth, family, and marriage ministry; educational and church administration; and donor development since 1991. He received a B.S. in Psychology and Business from the University of Pittsburgh in 1991 and an M.S.Ed. from Duquesne University in 1995. In his free time, Bob, enjoys spending quality family time with his wife and three college aged and teenage children.
Lisa Bills
Assistant Branch Director - Western Pennsylvania
Lisa joined Bethany Christian Services in 2007. Lisa completed her dual bachelor’s degree in social work and Bible/Theology from Reformed Bible College (now Kuyper College). In 2012, she received her master’s degree in social work from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Lisa and her husband serve as foster parents and are adoptive parents to their son who joined their family in 2019. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, going for walks, binging Netflix, and spending time with her family. She is passionate about caring for children and families who have been impacted by adoption or foster care.
Alexsis Porter
Foster Care Case Manager and Pregnancy Counselor - Western Pennsylvania
Alexsis joined the Bethany team in 2021 as a Pregnancy Counselor and Foster Care Case Manager. Alexsis completed her master’s degree in Social Work at Case Western Reserve University in 2018. Alexsis has a long history of supporting children and families through the child welfare process. Alexsis’ passion is to help create safe, loving homes for children and families.
Amanda Wilbur
Foster Care Case Manager - Western Pennsylvania
Amanda joined Bethany Christian Services in May 2019. She has always had a passion for vulnerable children and families. She has participated in several mission trips; her favorite trip being to Haiti. Amanda completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ohio Northern University in 2018. In addition, Amanda completed her master's degree in Social Work from Edinboro University in 2020. Amanda lives with her husband, Jason, and their two cats, Chester and Gracie.
Andrea Reiterman
Post Permanency Specialist - Western Pennsylvania
Andrea joined Bethany in November of 2020 as a Post Permanency Worker. She was inspired to work with adoptions due to my previous jobs working with children and families. Many of the children she was working with had been adopted, or legal guardianship given to family members, but few had the needed services to navigate the system to meet their needs. She has experience in providing therapy for children and families in various settings within the home and community settings for the past 25 years. Andrea has a Bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University, a Master’s of Social Work from Widener University and a License of Social Work in PA.
Challie Brown
Post Permanency Specialist - Western Pennsylvania
Challie joined Bethany in 2021, after previously working with traumatized teenage females, and working as a director of a Daycare/preschool. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching her kids Cheer and play Baseball. She has a passion for working with children and teenagers. Her experience with her parents fostering when she was growing up inspired her to work at Bethany. She looks forward to using her passion to make a difference in the lives of adopted children and their families.
Diane Gieraltowski
Post Permanency Supervisor - Western Pennsylvania
Diane joined Bethany in May 2021 as the post permanency supervisor. She has spent 20 years working with children and families in foster care and adoption. It has been a passion of hers to see children in a permanent placement. She has worked in the public and private adoption arena. Diane earned her master’s degree in social work with an emphasis on child welfare from the University of Pittsburgh in 2001.
German Segura
Refugee Data Collection Administrator - Western Pennsylvania
German joined Bethany Christian Services in 2021 as a Refugee Data Collection Administrator. He has 2 years degree in Accounting from Bryant Stratton Business College in Buffalo, New York. He has more than 5 years of experience in Spanish language interpretation and translation. He has experience in business, healthcare, and health research. German’s passion is to help serve and support children and families in our community.
Juliana Means
Foster Care Case Manager - Western Pennsylvania
Juliana Means joined Bethany Christian Services in 2017. She has her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Washington & Jefferson College and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. Juliana works in the foster care department as a case manager and oversees the SWAN Units of Service. She enjoys working with and supporting children and families going through the foster care process.
Michelle Matthews
Foster Care Supervisor - Western Pennsylvania
Michelle Matthews has been working in the foster/adoption field for more than 10 years and with Bethany since 2008. She enjoys working with children and families to help them through the foster care process. Michelle is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Stephanie Kish
Foster Care Family Resource Specialist - Western Pennsylvania
Stephanie joined Bethany in 2020. She has a degree in Child Development and Family Studies. She believes family is one of God’s greatest blessings. She has been a foster parent for many years and grew her family through adoption. She volunteers in her community to serve children and families in crisis. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family which includes six children and three dogs.
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Adrianne Ferguson
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager - Western Pennsylvania
Adrianne joined the Bethany family in the winter of 2022. She grew up in Washington, DC and has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from George Mason University. She has been an advocate and volunteer for our Afghan Allies both at home and abroad. In her free time she enjoys being a photographer, and her favorite subjects are her family, giant dogs and Cape Cod.
Ahmad Edris Naderi
Refugee Family Strengthening Program Support Specialist - Western Pennsylvania
Ahmad Edris Naderi joined the Bethany team in May 2023. He graduated in 2016 from software engineering department of computer science. He came to USA in November 2021.
Ainsley E. Robinson
Safe Families Church Engagement Coordinator - Western Pennsylvania
Ainsley joined the Bethany Team in 2023 as the Safe Families Church Engagement Coordinator. She graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2022 with her bachelor’s degree in Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation. Prior to Bethany, she has worked in advocating for women and children who have experienced domestic violence in the Greater Pittsburgh Area and has worked in fighting against sex trafficking in Seattle, WA. She has a passion for helping others find love and healing through Christ. She is looking forward to connecting and working alongside the local community while at Bethany. In her free time, she loves to be outdoors, rock climb, hike, create; and spend time with her dog Milo!
Amanda Popik
Homebuilders Supervisor - Western Pennsylvania
Amanda joined Bethany in 2023 as the homebuilders supervisor, after spending several years working in community-based mental health services. She has a passion for working with families and children of all ages who are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or crisis that require support to achieve their personal goals. Amanda graduated from Robert Morris University with a Master of Science in instructional leadership. She looks forward to using her passion to assist families in need and make a difference in the lives of others. In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending her time with her family, including her husband and two daughters, as well as several pets.
Bianca M. Sasin
Administrative Assistant - Western Pennsylvania
Bianca joined Bethany Christian Services in the fall 2021 as an Administrative Assistant. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, she earned her Associate Degree from Community College of Allegheny County. Bianca has many years of experience working in supportive office roles. Prior to coming to Bethany she worked for a local church coordinating and providing childcare for ministries, where she first had the opportunity to serve Foster and Adoptive families. Bianca loves being part of an organization that is doing God’s work! Her greatest blessings in life are her two daughters and wonderful husband.
Caley E. Donovan
Site Supervisor Refugee Resettlement - Western Pennsylvania
Caley joined Bethany in the fall of 2021 as our Site Supervisor for Refugee Resettlement. She received her BA in International Affairs with concentrations in Conflict Studies and Public Health from The George Washington University. She has spent the past 4 years working to support and advocate for refugee and immigrant families as they start their new lives in Pittsburgh. She is excited to continue this important work with Bethany. In her free time she enjoys baking and ceili dancing.
Elizabeth Ringler-Jayanthan
Ref & Imm Svcs Therapist - Western Pennsylvania
Elizabeth joined the Bethany team in 2021. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and serves as the Behavioral Health Advisor in the Afghan Resilience Program. She has worked primarily with survivors of forced migration including refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied immigrant children and survivors of human trafficking. Elizabeth is a graduate of the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma (HPRT) Global Mental Health Certificate program and is also a Doctoral candidate in Barry University's DSW program.
Grace Fan
Case Management Coordinator, Center for Afghan Resilience - Western Pennsylvania
Grace graduated from Carlow University with a master’s in social work. She’s worked with children between the ages of 6-11 with behavioral problems and facilitated many groups sessions with children and parents. She enjoys cooking, taking walks, and spending time with friends and family.
Heather A. Starr
SWAN Prep Child Profile Social Worker - Western Pennsylvania
Heather Joined Bethany in 2021, as our SWAN Prep Child Profile Social Worker. Heather previously worked at Children and Youth Services, and is passionate about ensuring the safety of children. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Cal State San Marcos in 2011, and her master’s degree in human services from University of the Rockies in 2012. Through Heather’s employment at CYS Heather learned about Bethany Christian Services and wanted to be a part of organization that put God first, to help children. Heather enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 dogs, and 3 cats, and knitting, crocheting, and reading.
Jannette Castro-Gonzalez
Wrap Around Stabilization Services Therapist - Western Pennsylvania
Jannette has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Puerto Rico and a master's in counseling from Cambridge College Puerto Rico campus. She worked for six years in different treatment modalities with patients experiencing substance addiction, then with the Department of Justice in Puerto Rico for 20 years. She came to the U.S. in 2019 and worked as a mental health program coordinator with the Latino immigrant population. As a hobby she enjoys making jewelry and desserts.
Jovonne Robinson
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager - Western Pennsylvania
Jovonne has worked with a wide demographic of people of different ages and abilities providing resources and connecting individuals with the tools they need. She enjoys helping the community and takes pride in being an advocate for vulnerable populations. Jovonne graduated from Seton Hill University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She loves culture, traveling abroad, art museums, and spending time outdoors.
Juliana Geyer
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager - Western Pennsylvania
Juliana graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international studies and Spanish with a concentration in peace, conflict, and security from the University of Pittsburgh. Before starting at Bethany, she worked in family reunifications and social services for asylum-seeking families and in a summer program focused on refugee youth. In her free time, she enjoys reading, rock climbing, and being outside.
Lori Jones
Administrative Assistant - Western Pennsylvania
Lori joined Bethany in 2024 as an administrative assistant. Prior to joining Bethany, she was an admin for a local chiropractor and orthodontist. Lori is on the board of directors for The Children's Heart Foundation, where she also ran their PA chapter and chaired the Pittsburgh Congenital Heart Walk for 7 years. She is also an author of children's and women's fiction. Lori is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a degree in communications.
Megan Hennessy
Post Permanency Specialist - Western Pennsylvania
Megan joined Bethany Christian Services in April of 2023 as a Post Permanency Specialist. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and Family Relations. She has a passion for working with children and families. She is active in her parish as a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechist, Catechist, and many more positions. She has worked with infants to teenagers and their families in several educational programs. Megan looks forward to working at Bethany supporting and helping families find the resources they need.
Missy Reeder
Donor Engagement Specialist - Western Pennsylvania
Missy is the Donor Engagement Specialist at Bethany Christian Services. Prior to joining Bethany in the Spring of 2019, Missy gained experience in various positions doing marketing, management, fundraising, and event planning. She has a passion for developing relationships, building awareness, and giving people the opportunity to partner together to serve the Lord. This passion inspired her to complete her bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management and Marketing from Geneva College in 2016. Missy realizes the power and importance of family, and her lifelong mission is to share the care and compassion of Jesus Christ and glorify Him through the work that she does. In her free time, Missy enjoys spending time with her family, friends, hiking, kayaking, and being outside in nature.
Morgan Domencic
Safe Families Coordinator - Western PA - Western Pennsylvania
Morgan joined the Bethany Team in 2023 as the Safe Families Coordinator for Beaver County. She graduated from Geneva College in 2021 with her bachelor’s degree in Social Services. Morgan and her husband have lived in Beaver County since getting married spring of 2021. Prior to Bethany, Morgan worked as a caseworker for Children & Youth Services, where she first had the opportunity to work with children and families and gained knowledge about the child welfare system. Morgan is excited to be a part of Bethany, to engage in her community and most importantly to share the love of Jesus with others. In her free time, Morgan enjoys painting, baking, photography, and swimming.
Moriah List
Match Grant Caseworker - Western Pennsylvania
Moriah joined Bethany in 2023 as a Match Grant Caseworker. Prior to this role, Moriah worked in volunteer coordination and refugee outreach services in North Carolina and in Virginia. She received her BS in Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses in Government, Sociology, and Global Studies from Liberty University where she also rowed on the crew team. Though she'll miss the warmer weather, she's looking forward to living closer to family, rowing in Pittsburgh, and continuing to aid resettling refugee families as a part of the Bethany team.
Neelab S. Rahmani
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager - Western Pennsylvania
Neelab joined Bethany Christian Services in the spring of 2023. She graduated from Upper Saint Clair High School in the summer of 2018. She did an internship abroad at Tatekan Consulting in Kabul, Afghanistan. She had the opportunity and honor of working alongside great individuals before they became immigrants or refugees in U.S. She enjoyed her work then and is looking forward to us her gifts to serve at Bethany. In her free time she loves cooking, spending time with my husband, going to the movies, and she loves to travel to different countries and be exposed to all types of cultures.
Roqia Khalili
Community Support Specialist - Western Pennsylvania
Roqia joined the Bethany team in May 2023. Roqia has a bachelor's degree in law from Kabul University in Afghanistan and studied MBA at Bangalore University in Inda. She has worked for the Attorney General's Office of Afghanistan as a prosecutor for 4 years. Roqia has 3 years of experience of teaching in schools and institute of higher education in Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates. She worked with women, girls, and refugees as a human rights advocate and helped them with literacy and their asylum application process. Roqia moved to the US in 2023.
Senna A. Steward
Refugee Resettlement Case Manager - Western Pennsylvania
Senna joined Bethany Christian Services in the winter of 2022. She holds a BA in French Language and Literature and an MA in French with a specialization in Translation Studies. Prior to joining Bethany, she taught English in France, worked at a local museum, taught at a local high school, and worked in the refugee resettlement field. She looks forward to continuing to support and advocate for refugees in the Pittsburgh area at Bethany Christian Services.
Vanessa Fatur
Post Permanency Specialist - Western Pennsylvania
Vanessa joined Bethany in 2023. She holds a bachelor’s in psychology from California University of Pennsylvania and master’s in human services concentrating in marriage and family counseling from Liberty University. Vanessa has a history of supporting children and families and experience in providing wraparound services to children. While serving as the scheduling coordinator for Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign, a board member for her community’s local food pantry, she’s also a part-time preschool teacher. Vanessa is excited to work with an organization that puts God first, fosters family relations, and advocates for vulnerable populations. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running her son and daughter to all their activities, playing piano, and reading.
Yahya Mangal
Matching Grant Case Manager - Western Pennsylvania
Yahya joined the Bethany in the winter of 2022. He received his BA from faculty of Law and political sciences of Kabul University from Afghanistan. He was born and raised in Afghanistan and moved to United State in 2019. He has worked as a licensed Attorney from Afghanistan Bar Association fore more than 12 years and worked as a Legal Team Leader for Norwegian Refugee Council for 4 years. He enjoys working and helping to serve the community, and is excited to be able to do that with Bethany.
