The Team Behind the Work

PennCAC’s team brings together expertise in child advocacy, training, and system coordination.

We work alongside Children’s Advocacy Centers and professionals across Pennsylvania to strengthen how children are supported—ensuring response systems are clear, connected, and effective.

What This Team Does

Our team supports the work happening across the state by:

Strengthening Children’s Advocacy Centers
Leading training and professional development
Supporting multidisciplinary collaboration on child abuse cases
Advancing initiatives that improve outcomes for children

Meet the Team

Chris Kirchner, MSW

Executive Director

Terri Hess, BS

Finance and Human Resource Manager

Cynthia Yang, BS

Operations Support Specialist

Dave Rush

Growth and Development Manager

Megan Leader, MS

Training Manager

Christina Zeiders

Communications Manager

Kim Marcantonio, JD

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and Special Projects Manager

How We Work

We believe that strong systems are built through collaboration and clarity.

Our approach is grounded in:

Working across disciplines and perspectives
Making complex systems easier to navigate
Supporting professionals in doing their best work
Keeping the needs of children and families at the center