Chesco LIFE Team

Erin Pasela

Erin has a B.A. in Communication Studies from West Chester University. Erin enjoys her role as a Family Support Specialist so she can provide caregivers with assistance, services, and community resources their children need. She personally know the struggle of attempting to navigate the system on her own, and find the position fulfilling and rewarding in helping new families learn how to handle these challenging, yet unique circumstances. She currently resides in Chester County with her husband and sons.

Chrissy Gilliam

Chrissy has attended both Northern College in Ontario, Canada and Harcum College in Pennsylvania, in which she has earned credits towards an Early Childhood Education degree. Chrissy has many years of experience in a childcare setting and enjoys helping others. Chrissy understands the struggle with raising a child with special needs, and uses her own personal experience to help families who are overwhelmed and need help finding resources in the county. She currently lives in Chester County with her husband, son and their two cats.

Mabel Gall, MS

Mabel has a MS in School Counseling certification from Kutztown University. She has extensive experience working with at-risk youth and families. She has worked for different nonprofit organizations in Lehigh County area such as Valley Youth House, Northwestern Human Services and Access Services. She currently resides in Chester County and has been working for the Chesco LIFE program since October 2016. Mabel is fluent in Spanish and she enjoys assisting families in need.

Michaela Smith

Michaela oversees the family support programs since 2014 and has worked within different programs at Access Services, Inc. since 1998 including IBHS, respite and recruitment, and foster care. Michaela is involved in various family support state initiatives, including holding credentials as a trainer for the FREDLA parent peer support and supervisor curriculum model.

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