Who We Are

Your environment matters.

WHE is a group of professionals dedicated to the education and improvement of quality of life and health for families

WHE Staff

Abele Pecola

Ahomana Kesa

Davis Mike

Fraser Lindsay, MPH

Hannah Geiser, MPH

Jimcosky Amanda

Kathryn Wolfe, MPH

Mia Meredith

Mounika Abbareddy, MPH

Naccarati-Chapkis Michelle

Patterson Germaine Gooden

"Women are capable of anything we set our minds to. Let's continue to support, empower, and grow our next generation of leaders!"
— Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis —

WHE Board of Directors

Amy Arden

Armant Tracey

Calla Crystal

Doni Matrone

Ellerbee Daren

Fernando Tormos-Aponte

Goldman Kathleen

Hotep LaVerne Baker

Leanna Bird

Marilyn Howarth, MD

Merlo Michelle

Ndoh Tina

Siefken J. Anna

Slota Margaret (Peggy)

Taylor Pelow

Tracey Conti, MD, MBA

Weatherspoon, Britnee

Directors Emeriti

Healthy Schools PA Advisory Committee

Brand Judy

Domagala Joe

Fuller Sarah

Griggle Jessica

Schmitt Ameeta

WHE Public Health Advisory Committee

WHE’s Public Health Advisory Committee provides consultation and input related to WHE’s three main program areas: Healthy Homes, Healthy Schools and Early Learning Centers, and Healthy Communities. The committee is comprised of scientists and physicians who guide the organization, as well as review literature and materials produced by WHE staff.

  • Dr. Jennifer Adibi – Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh
  • Norman Anderson, MSPH – Anderson EH Consulting
  • Deborah Gentile, MD – East Suburban Pediatrics (allergy, asthma and immunology)
  • Marilyn Howarth, MD – Deputy Director Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health; faculty member Perelman School of Medicine; Senior Fellow, Center for Public Health, Penn; and Chair Environmental Health Committee, College of Physicians of Philadelphia
  • Ned Ketyer, MD, FAAP – Pediatric Alliance, PC; Editor of The PediaBlog, AAP
    Council on Environmental Health
  • Molly Mehling, M.En., Ph.D. – Visiting Scholar, Learning Media Center/HCII,
    Carnegie Mellon University
  • Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Slota, PhD – Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for
    nursing doctoral students, Georgetown University

Join Our Team

Careers

Join the WHE team and make a difference in the lives of women and their families, learn valuable skills and be a champion for a just and sustainable world.

Internships

WHE offers paid and unpaid internships to college students throughout the year. If interested in an internship connect with us by email or call 412-404-2872.

Volunteer

Contribute valuable skills and professional expertise as an individual or group volunteer assisting with WHE educational programs, office work or events.

WHE Ambassador Program

Our community ambassadors represent WHE by delivering educational programming to various neighborhoods throughout the City of Pittsburgh. Have one of our community ambassadors present to your group or learn how to become an ambassador yourself.

Request a Program

Our team provides programs to communities all across Southwestern PA. Whether you are a corporation seeking a lunch and learn opportunity for your staff or a faith-based group leading a community wellness initiative, we’re here to help!