Our Consultants
JENNIFER SULLIVAN
Managing Consultant
215-550-3868 x 104
Education
Juris Doctor, Rutgers School of Law – Camden, 1992
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, University of Notre Dame, 1989
Experience
Brings more than 25 years of non-profit leadership with a focus on advocacy, policy research and analysis, and coalition building. Experienced in board and volunteer management, program development, and public relations.
Service​​
Served on the AHTN Board of Directors from 2020 to 2025.
CLARISSA MAKHOUL
Program Consultant
215-550-3868 x 103
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Central Penn College
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Experience
Brings more than 20 years of experience, including 15 years as an entrepreneur specializing in finance and project management. Focused primarily on supporting nonprofit organizations, with demonstrated success in streamlining procedures to improve expense efficiency and direct more funding toward mission-based initiatives.
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Service
Served as a Girl Scout leader for nine years.
SUE SCHUKIN
Resource Consultant
215-550-3868 x 101
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Canisius College
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Experience
Brings more than 30 years of experience in case management and over 10 years in supervisory roles. Work has included direct support for individuals in the community, transitional housing, and homeless shelters.
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Specialization
Extensive background serving individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and homelessness.
JACKI MCMASTER
Administrative Consultant
215-550-3868 x 102
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Massachusetts
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in progress), Commonwealth University, Lock Haven
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Experience
Brings more than 20 years of entrepreneurship and 15 years of volunteer and non-profit leadership, combining business acumen with a strong dedication to community service.
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Skills
Areas of expertise include program development, project management, communication, strategic planning, advocacy, fundraising, and advertising.
YEAR ROUND OPERATIONS
Susie Merchant - TIN Team Coordinator
Don Zeiser - Transportation Team Coordinator
Steve Schlussel - Transportation Team
Rich Nabansy - Bus Maintenance Coordinator
Hilary Walp - Volunteer Process Coordinator
Andrea Woodring - Donations & Supply Coordinator
CODE BLUE TEAM
John O'Brien - Weather Status Coordinator
Steve Schlussel - Overnight Staff Coordinator
Don Zeiser- Bus Team Coordinator
Lesley Kelner - Staff Confirmation Coordinator
Edith Lever- Staff Confirmation Coordinator
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THOSE IN NEED TEAM
Susie Merchant/ TIN Van Coordinator
Scott Phillips - Driver
Scott Macanish - Driver
Lois Lohse - Driver
Don Zeiser - Driver
Hank Merritt - Driver
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AHTN Mentors
Susie Merchant
Steve Schlussel
Carol Carter
Nancy Vogt Hilary Walp
Edith Lever
DONATIONS TEAM
Andrea Woodring - Donations Coordinator
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Carol Carter Bob Scherer Steve Schlussel
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