Our Team
We believe that we are stronger together, leveraging our time and resources for the good of our community.
Meet Our Staff
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh consists of more than 25 dedicated staff with professional backgrounds spanning from construction management to community development. Leveraging their collective expertise, our team works together to advance safe and healthy housing initiatives in Allegheny County, while maximizing all available benefits for homeowners and their neighborhoods.
Working alongside RTP’s passionate team are our volunteers, neighborhood partners, and trusted contractors – each of whom play an essential role in bringing life-enhancing benefits to homeowners across Allegheny County.
Alan Sisco
Chief Executive Officer
Alan is a Pittsburgh native, safe and healthy housing expert, and veteran of the Rebuilding Together network…
Rebecca Aguilar-Francis
Director of Operations
raguilarFrancis@rtpittsburgh.org
Rebecca was drawn to RTP through her case management experience, watching firsthand the positive impacts and importance of having access to safe housing and the ability to live comfortably in place…
Sarah Blache-Schwartz
Assistant Controller
sblacheschwartz@rtpittsburgh.org
Sarah believes in the critical importance of affordable, safe, and healthy housing for all…
Carly Campbell
Chief Financial Officer
Carly started with RTP in 2019 having spent her previous twenty years managing small to medium-sized businesses for the CEO’s that owned them…
Bri Castle
Client Relations Manager
Bri graduated from Davidson College in 2015 with a degree in Classics and English…
Tyler Chilcott
Grants Manager
Tyler uses his background in environmental policy and building science to conceptualize and promote safe and healthy homes throughout Allegheny County…
Lucy de Barbaro
Program Manager
Lucy brings her passion for the environment and building science knowledge to help improve energy efficiency outcomes in RTP projects…
Jennifer Fox
Manager of Finance and Administration
Jen Fox brings more than 20 years of non-profit experience to Rebuilding Together…
Brittany Gray
Director of Donor Relations
Brittany is a Florida native who has been advocating for nonprofit causes since she first arrived at FSU nearly 20 years ago…
Anika Hatcher
Project Associate
Anika was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was raised in West Mifflin, PA. Upon graduating high school, Anika joined Springboard Kitchen…
Ja'Nene Hayes
Office Coordinator
Ja’Nene has worked in Human Services for over 20 years. Before RTP, she worked as the IT Specialist with the University of Pittsburgh Alliance for Infants…
John Heft
Director of Construction
John grew up on an urban farm in Los Angeles where he cut construction teeth by building chicken coops, garden beds, and bungalows…
Andy Hromoko Jr.
Sr. Project Manager
Andy Hromoko has been affiliated with Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh since 2008, both as a volunteer house captain and staff person…
Blair Kossis
Sr. Project Manager
Blair, a native Pittsburgher, joined RTP in 2017 as the Manager of the Rehab 4 Resale Program…
Lydia Kramer
Sr. Utilities Program Manager
Lydia completed her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University, where she studied Natural Resource Management…
Katie McAuley
Director of Programs
Katie oversees, directs, and organizes the work of the Programs Department, including, applicant pipeline, community planning, client relations…
Mel McWilliams
Manager of Construction and Volunteer Operations
Mel is a Berkeley California native who settled in Pittsburgh in 2009. After a long career in business management…
Kim Mikolajczyk
Project Manager
Kim was born and raised in Swissvale. Kim has worked as an Intensive Case Manager both in Pittsburgh and Clearwater, FL…
Veni Mittal
Energy Audit and Assessment Coordinator
Veni started her career as an Environmental Consultant in India. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management…
Jule Panaro
Client Relations Specialist
Jule has been with RTP since serving as an AmeriCorps in 2019. He is now on the Programs team…
Kari Pile
Project Manager
Kari was drawn to RTP after seeing the positive impacts they were having on the Pittsburgh community providing access to safe housing…
Heather Schall-Lucas
Utility Program Manager
hschall-lucas@rtpittsburgh.org
Heather provides logistical, programmatic, and administrative support for the Columbia Gas Audits and Rebates Weatherization Program…
Kyle Sharp
Project Manager
Kyle is an RTP AmeriCorps Alumni, who rose through the ranks to eventually become a Project Manager with the organization…
Ryan Warfel
Energy Audit and Assessment Coordinator
Ryan Warfel served with RTP as an Americorps member in 2015 where he developed a passion for non-profit work…
Volunteer with Us!
Volunteers play a significant role in RTP’s home repair work. Amplify our neighbors’ understanding that the work and services they receive come directly from those in their own community.
Special thanks to our partners
Through their support and collaboration, we are capable of providing and facilitating comprehensive care to low-income homeowners and their families.