Board of Directors

PennCAC’s Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight to ensure the organization continues to strengthen systems and build capacity so that children in Pennsylvania can receive the support they need, no matter where they live.

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The Board plays an important role in:

  • Guiding long-term direction and strategy
  • Strengthening partnerships and relationships
  • Ensuring accountability and sustainability

Our 2026 Board

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Kristina Taylor-Porter

Board Chair

Associate Teaching Professor, Penn State University & Independent Consultant, Forensic Interviews

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Shannon Peduto

Board Vice Chair

Executive Director, Luzerne County Children’s Advocacy Center

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Sarah Gibbons

Board Treasurer

Executive Director, Family Support Line

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Rebecca Voss

Board Secretary

Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County

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Mary Tatum

Acting CEO, CenClear

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Richard Servello

Program Director, Center for Child Justice

Leslie Slingsby

CEO, Services and Operations, Mission Kids of Montgomery County

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Jim Mandes

North Region Sales Manager, Krone North America

Jo Ann Lawer

Retired

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Ashley Walkowiak

Executive Director, Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women

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Guido LaPorta

Partner, Heidrick & Struggles

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