Staff

Will Hall has served as the Chief Executive Officer of PATF, and Executive Director of Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF) since August of 2024. Mr. Hall is an experienced professional with a law, business, and community development background. He has a strong track record of…

Tracy Beck is PATF's Senior Lending and Operations Director. She is responsible for implementing policies and procedures that expand opportunities for accessing assistive technology devices as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the loan program. Tracy has over 25 years of…

Peder Wiegner is PATF’s Strategic Initiatives Director. He is responsible for managing and monitoring PATF’s new program development and raising funds for the mission of the organization. Leveraging the organization’s successful work over the past few decades, he will support the development…

Carrie Anderson is PATF’s Administrative Associate. She is often the first point of contact for callers, directing them to the appropriate staff person, and answering basic questions about the programs. She also helps with office tasks and entering online database information. Carrie has a…

Laquesha Brown serves as the Program and Administrative Specialist for PATF. She plays a vital role in providing helpful program support and a diverse range of administrative tasks. Before joining PATF, Laquesha gained valuable experience as Operations Manager and Coordinator at KIPP…

Mary Kate Cassidy is PATF’s Information Specialist and Content Curator.  She is often the first point of contact for callers, directing them to the appropriate staff person, and answering all general questions. She also helps with office tasks such as filing and managing the database. Mary…

Quintin Cliett is our Communications Director. He helps raise awareness about PATF’s programs and services throughout Pennsylvania by keeping our social media accounts up to date, writing the newsletter, and creating outreach materials. If you happen to think of anyone who would benefit from…

Shideerah Davis is PATF's Program Assistant. Shideerah has experience in credit repair, financing, leasing program coordination, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Currently, she is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Paralegal Studies at Peirce College. Previously, at the…

Wendy Harkins Davis is PATF’s Marketing and Outreach Director. She is responsible for developing and implementing PATF’s marketing plans, outreach activities, managing PATF’s smart home technology projects, and working to educate both professionals and Pennsylvanians about PATF’s programs…

Wendy Furman is a Program Associate and Underwriter for PATF. Before joining the organization, she was an underwriter in the Merchant Cash Advance industry for eight years. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Western Governor’s University. In her spare time, Wendy…

Karen Hassett is the Financial Education Director for Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF). She is responsible for developing and implementing PATF’s financial education initiatives, education outreach, and advocacy. Before joining PATF, Karen directed financial literacy…

Sarah Love is a Program Manager and Underwriter for Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF). AATLF is a non-profit organization and subsidiary of PATF. She is primarily responsible for helping people access funding through the Low-Interest Loan Program. Sarah also provides applicants…

Rachelle McStravog is our Temp. Program Assistant. Rachelle has a background in operations, and customer service, and has experience as a junior underwriter, where she handled administrative tasks and risk assessment. Rachelle has experience in retail and pet care where she facilitates adoptions…

Roberta Melnyk is proud to be serving as the Director of Finance at Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation. She is responsible for supporting the needs of the organization by monitoring grants and managing day-to-day financial operations. Prior to joining PATF, she held a similar role at…

Bonaia Rosado is PATF’s Senior Program Manager. She assists and oversees the underwriting activities associated with PATF’s loan programs, including financial education. She helps educate applicants and their families about available community and funding resources. She is fluent in…

Carmella Rynearson is a Program Associate and Underwriter for PATF. She is primarily responsible for helping people access funding for assistive technology through PATF’s Loan Programs. Carmella also provides applicants with information about other possible assistive technology funding…