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
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.
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
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.
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, Commonwealth University, Lock Haven
Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health (in progress), Walden University
Experience
Brings more than 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and 15 years of nonprofit and community leadership, along with professional experience in clinical mental health counseling and behavioral health. Her work spans counseling, direct service, program development, nonprofit operations, and community-based initiatives, bringing a clinical and systems perspective to her work with individuals and communities.
Skills
Areas of expertise include clinical mental health counseling, behavioral health, program development, project management, strategic planning, community engagement, advocacy, nonprofit operations, communication, fundraising, and organizational development.
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
THOSE IN NEED TEAM
Susie Merchant/ TIN Van Coordinator
Scott Phillips - Driver
Scott Macanish - Driver
Lois Lohse - Driver
Don Zeiser - Driver
Hank Merritt - Driver
AHTN Mentors
Susie Merchant
Steve Schlussel
Carol Carter
Nancy Vogt Hilary Walp
Edith Lever
DONATIONS TEAM
Andrea Woodring - Donations Coordinator
Carol Carter Bob Scherer Steve Schlussel
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