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Physical Address: Mailing Address: 1425 Crooked Hill Road PO Box 61620 Harrisburg, PA 17106 Business Hours: Give us a call: Office Phone: 717-221-1022 Send us an e-mail: |
Meet our Staff
PMHCA & Youth MOVE PA Staff |
YMPA Staff at "Wellness Days 2022" Presque Isle State Park |
Youth MOVE PA Staff
| Kevin Puskaric is the Program Director at Youth Move Pennsylvania, where he brings his expertise in empathetic leadership and youth engagement to the forefront. Kevin's dedication to representing the voice of our youth is rooted in his own life experiences. He has earned certifications as a Peer Specialist, Recovery Specialist, and a Family Recovery Specialist to best serve his community. Kevin's commitment to youth empowerment extends beyond his role at Youth Move Pennsylvania. He serves as a co-chair to the Children's Committee of Mental Health Planning Council under the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS). Through his work, Kevin supports youth peer initiatives throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, demonstrating his knowledge, dedication, and fierce advocacy for the youth population. |
 | Zoe Small (she/he/they) is a passionate advocate for the voices of youth and cares deeply about connecting young people to the resources they need to thrive. Zoe loves active listening, providing care, and making those around her feel seen and valued. As a Certified Peer Specialist, Zoe uses their own lived experience with mental health challenges to connect with others experiencing similar struggles. A 2020 graduate from Bryn Mawr College, Zoe began her career in the non-profit sector serving youth with disabilities and their families, and now continues to support youth in their self-advocacy as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Youth MOVE PA. Zoe believes in the power of building community and living with the values of kindness and compassion. In his free time, Zoe enjoys singing, dancing, hiking, reading, and watching sitcoms. |
| Tyanna became a Certified Recovery Specialist in June of 2023 and is currently continuing her education to obtain her Certified Family Recovery Specialist and Community Health Worker credentials. She recently celebrated 7 years of recovery from drugs and alcohol and 5 years of recovery from mental health-related conditions. She has lived experience with borderline personality disorder, bipolar, anxiety, and ADHD since her early teen years and through her adverse life experiences has grown a passion for advocacy and learning. Tyanna previously and currently works as a Direct Support Professional helping those with intellectual and physical needs enjoy their communities to the fullest and advocate for themselves. Tyanna is an avid intellectual, enjoys learning more than anything else, and is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in social work. She also enjoys spending time with her 4 children and her husband, playing video games, shopping, and just relaxing. |
| Dan Krupinsky (he/him/his) entered the behavioral health field in 2023 when he became a Certified Recovery Specialist and, shortly thereafter, a member of both PMHCA and PaPSC. As a proud graduate of Penn State’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, he is excited to use the skills that he has gained and honed over years of working with and in front of the public to do good and make a difference in his home state of Pennsylvania. Despite entering the behavioral health field as a professional relatively recently, he has years of experience working with children and young adults in various volunteer positions and is thrilled to finally be able to do it full-time. In his free time, Dan loves being active, exploring new places and attending live shows (especially music and comedy), as well as reading and watching too many TV shows and movies. |
 | Mandie worked as a physical therapist assistant in nursing homes from 2008-2020. Mandie started her bachelor’s degree in public health at Cedar Crest College because she felt she needed a change, but still wanted to work in a field that is helpful to others. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 2023 while working at Lowe’s regional distribution center. After finishing her degree, Mandie became a part-time substitute teacher for the local school districts and enjoyed working with youth and young adults. Mandie is currently working toward a master’s degree in public health at Chamberlain University. In her free time, she spends time with her two children, her parents, her poodle, and her cat. She also likes travelling and watching old television shows. |
 | Jule Serao (They/Them) became a Certified Peer Specialist in 2022 while working for St. Luke’s Hospital Network. There, they got the opportunity to start their own group for Neurodivergent Peers as well as the chance to create and facilitate a training on Boundaries. Jule’s lived experience as an AuDHD individual and their own recovery journey ignited a passion in them to connect other individuals to the resources and supports they need. Jule’s own mental health challenges being primarily in their childhood to early adulthood created a drive to connect with and serve the youth and young adult populations. Jule had experience in a variety of industries prior to finding their place in mental health including higher education in industrial design, working as a legal administrative assistant, and practicing as a licensed cosmetologist. Throughout these positions, Jule developed a varied set of skills and focused deeply on connection and communication with those around them. Jule is currently pursuing continuing education to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In their free time, Jule indulges in art and music, or spends time with their partner and their very cuddly cat. |
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