BRASHEAR
STAFF

Andrea has a deep connection to the Brashear Association and the Hilltop community. She is a native of Beltzhoover, her children have participated in the organization’s educational programing in the past and she previously served on Brashear’s Board of Directors as a 1st Vice President. In 2019, she made her way back to the area and to Brashear following her position as Founding Executive Director of the Children’s Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. During her time at Brashear, she has successfully executed the renovation of the Brashear CARES Center in Knoxville, while also serving a growing variety of needs in the community. Her tireless drive stems from a passion for the communities of South Pittsburgh and her vision for further expansion of Brasher, which will allow Brashear to further improve the quality of life for the residents of those neighborhoods.
Andrea M. Matthews
Executive Director
amatthews@brashearassociation.org
Lindsay has always had a passion for helping people and she loves children, especially teens. She started her career with Brashear as Employment Case Manager. In her current role as Youth Program Coordinator, Lindsay is responsible for the planning and implementation of curriculum for the youth program at Brashear, including the after school program and the summer program. Lindsay is a lifelong resident of the Hilltop, a mother of two, who in her spare time loves to read, listen to different genres of music, and spend time with family and friends.

Lindsay Patton
Youth Education Coordinator
lpatton@brashearassociation.org
Youth Program Assistant

Christopher Sellers
Youth Program Assistant
csellers@brashearassociation.org
Jillian joined Brasher in April 2024. Jillian’s career path primarily includes several service-based positions where she developed a passion for fostering a personal connection with clients and, therefore, welcomes the opportunity to serve the South Pittsburgh community through Brashear. Previously, Jillian held a variety of positions, most notably as a legal assistant for a law firm and as an award-winning district manager for one of the largest food sales organizations in the United States. Jillian is a native of the South Hills. She is a graduate of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. Currently Jillian lives in Finleyville, PA with her husband and 3 children.

Jillian Pehowic
Executive Assistant
jpehowic@brashearassociation.org

Rhealyn joins the Brashear Association as an Youth Program Assistant. She is known to be a Multifaceted Professional and has served various roles throughout the organization. She plays a major role in our Food Pantry and Resource Center. As a Resource specialist she works with community members to help them apply for assistance such as housing, employment, transportation and disability services. She is a very versatile, detailed and dedicated employee.
"My goal is to keep more people working; more families safe and healthy".
Rhealyn Patrick
Youth Program Assistant
rpatrick@brashearassociation.org
Marissa, an Integrated Musical Conservatory graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, is proud to be a Brashear Youth Program Assistant. She is an artist and creative who has worked on major motion films and theater productions. Her love for enriching the youth through the arts brought her to Brashear. She has successfully curated a movement based curriculum and programming for Brashear Youth. It is important to her that Brashear Youth feel welcomed, safe, and free to express themselves through guided instruction, team building, and comprehension exercises. Throughout her time at Brashear she also assists with daily activities, prep, and planning of youth programming.

Marissa Randall
Youth Program Assistant
mrandall@brashearassociation.org
Growing up in the Hilltop, Tim’s love for his neighborhood brought him back to help the South Pittsburgh communities. Joining the Brashear youth team in 2023, Tim has willingly taken on more responsibility and is a reliable member of the team. His roles include transportation, structured recreational activities and meal preparation.

Tim Williams
Youth Program Assistant
twilliams@brashearassociation.org
Beth is a Family Service Case Manager at Brashear's Neighborhood Employment Center. She began her career with Brashear in 2021. Beth was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is dedicated to assisting families in and around South Pittsburgh.

Beth Ann Buck
Family Services Case Manager
babuck@brashearassociation.org

Family Services Case Manager
Brashear CARES Center
Charvette Hardy
Family Services Case Manager
chardy@brashearassociation.org
Gwen joined the Brashear Association in 2022. She supports the Food Pantry by ordering, preparing and managing distributions for Brashear’s Food Pantry clients. Gwen is also a Nanna for the Adopt-A-Nanna program. Gwen finds her work exciting and loves the connections she has made with the clients to ensure that the needs of the community are being met.

Gwen Dunn
Receptionist
gdunn@brashearassociation.org
Kevin Woodbury
Maintenance

William Redman
Maintenance
Kevin Woodbury
Maintenance

Kevin Woodbury
Maintenance

Brenda Davis
Nanna Transportation

Bill Kubler
Maintenance
