Executive Leadership


  • Co-Executive Director

    Brian began his professional social work career at the Spirit of Gheel in 2000, where he became inspired by the ideals of a therapeutic community and its positive impact on the human spirit and potential. He later co-founded and served as a Board Member of Partners Creating Community (PCC) and as the Executive Director of Partners Foundation. While working for 16 years as the Founding Director of Adesha Village, Brian witnessed a scarcity of meaningful, inclusive, and artisan employment opportunities for adults with developmental differences, autism, and special mental health needs. This experience motivated him to help establish PCC. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in cognitive neuroscience from Temple University and a master’s degree in social science from the Bryn Mawr School of Social Work. Additionally, he is a certified yoga instructor and a life-sharing householder. Brian transitioned from his role as Executive Director of Partners Foundation to Co-Executive Director of PCC in 2024, further dedicating his efforts to expanding inclusive and purposeful opportunities and support for adults of varying abilities.

  • Co-Executive Director

    Kristen’s journey into social work began with her early childhood education studies, where she saw firsthand the challenges of meeting the individual needs of students with differences. Experiencing one social worker shared across an entire school district highlighted this critical lack of support. Motivated to make a difference, Kristen switched her major to social work, driven by a passion for creating inclusive environments where all individuals can thrive. With over 18 years of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, Kristen's career has been dedicated to fostering independence and dignity. After earning a master’s degree in social work from West Chester University, she worked in various health care settings, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine Lancaster General. In 2016, Kristen co-founded Partners Creating Community (PCC). As Executive Director of PCC since 2020, Kristen has continued to drive the mission of empowerment and inclusion. She also co-founded Partners Foundation in 2019 to sustain PCC’s work. Kristen’s dedication to social work is rooted in her desire to improve the lives of those with special needs, ensuring everyone has the chance to lead a fulfilling life.

Operational Leadership

  • Director of Operations

    Olivia is the Director of Operations at Partners Creating Community’s (PCC) enterprises. She began her career in health care and financial administration before finding her passion in the non-profit sector. Olivia first joined PCC to manage farmers markets and wholesale accounts for Green Lion Breads, Heart Stone Pastry, Pear Tree Coffee Roasters, and Quiet Space, where she leveraged her organizational and entrepreneurial skills to forge lasting community connections. Olivia now oversees all accounts within the enterprises, driving economic development and inspiring both emotional and holistic growth among the PCC team. Her leadership has been instrumental in the continued success and expansion of PCC’s enterprises. Outside of work, Olivia is an avid trail runner, currently training for her next ultra marathon.

  • Human Resources Manager

    What truly inspires Eric at Partners Creating Community (PCC) is the opportunity to contribute to a mission that empowers individuals and enriches the community. He finds deep fulfillment in supporting a workplace that fosters growth, equity, and a positive impact on the lives of others. The ambitious, creative and heartfelt approach of PCC continues to amaze Eric, and he’s pleased to witness it. He has over 10 years of experience in Human Resources and was fortunate enough to join PCC in 2023. Eric enjoys working with his hands, often doing DIY projects in his spare time. 

  • Finance Director

    Trey graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from Temple University in 2018. He joined Partners Creating Community (PCC) that summer as the General Manager of Operations for Green Lion Breads and Heart Stone Coffee. Trey is now the Director of Finance for PCC. He always wanted to find the meeting point of philanthropic goals and economic sustainability, and PCC has always challenged him to do just that. When Trey isn’t working at PCC, he’s teaching yoga, hiking, reading, or snowboarding.

Clinical/Living Support Leadership

  • Residential Director/IT Director

    Joe started his career as the Director of Training and Development for a small telecom company, where he was responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive training program. When Joe’s grandparents fell ill, he left his position to become their caregiver. After their passing, he sought more meaningful work and, serendipitously, met Co-Executive Directors Brian Dodd and Kristen Weber at a car show. Joe joined Partners Creating Community as a direct support staff member, progressed to residential program manager, and now serves as the residential director and information technology director.

  • Clinical Director

    Jason Kelley-Post loves to support, understand, and help individuals of all abilities thrive and become the best version of themselves, appreciating the differences and uniqueness of each person. He began substitute teaching with special needs individuals while pursuing a degree in education. Jason began working in residential settings with Brian’s House Enterprises over 20 years ago. He then moved into the school setting with Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. While with Devereux, Jason earned his master’s degree in special education and graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, along with earning 2,000 supervised hours in pursuit of his Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification. Jason began as support staff at Devereux, worked into a teacher role, and finished as a lead teacher.

  • Residential Program Manager

    Gregory Straff brings a natural passion for caregiving to his role at Partners Creating Community. Inspired by personal experiences, Gregory has dedicated his career to supporting individuals with developmental differences and mental health needs. He finds profound reward in helping the individuals we serve achieve their personal goals while fostering meaningful connections built on trust and respect. With a leadership style rooted in compassion and understanding, Gregory views his work as an integral part of his life, not just a career. He takes pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and grow. Outside of work, Gregory enjoys spending quality time with his partner, Brittany, and their dog, Murphy. Whether traveling with his partner, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or playing music as a DJ at local venues throughout Phoenixville, Gregory’s zest for life extends beyond his professional endeavors.

  • Residential Program Manager

    Austin has a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in recreation, parks, and tourism management. He spent time working with diverse populations across different states. After graduating, Austin moved to Hawaii to work at a wilderness therapy program. He moved back to Phoenixville to pursue a master’s degree in education and shifted from teaching to his role at Partners Creating Community. Austin enjoys hiking, surfing and yoga in his free time.

  • Residential Program Manager

    Rebecca graduated with a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology from Albright College and began providing case management services for individuals with Intellectual disabilities in 2004. She worked in the government and private sectors providing case management, direct services, as well as managing larger teams of employees. Rebecca’s goal has always been to provide as many people as possible with the tools and information needed to reach their own goals and receive services. Rebecca loves her job because it reminds her to remain humble, and it allows her to build valuable relationships with members, families, and the community.

Enterprise Leadership

  • Director of Agriculture

  • Executive Bread Baker

  • Agriculture & Farm Lead