Our Team

Renée (she/her) is a physician with the dual specialty of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, commonly known as MedPeds. Dr. Cassidy has experience in primary care and public health and is currently working as a consultant and a writer. She does extensive volunteer work and is the Chair of the CCSPP Board of Directors.

Dr. Cassidy lives in West Chester with her husband and their three children. She enjoys singing, reading, and travel, and has reached proficiency in Spanish, primarily through immersion trips abroad.

Andrew’s (he/him) passion for Social Emotional Learning, mental health advocacy, healthy relationships, personal boundaries, and work-life balance stems from his upbringing. He is a product of significant trauma involving poverty, substance abuse, sexual abuse, suicide, the foster care system, and negative family structures. Leading to his own attempts at suicide and issues with mental health, he struggled to find himself as a young adult and into the first part of his career. After years of struggling to come out, he finally found belonging as a member of the LGBTQ community and refocused his efforts.

His goal is to spread his story of hope and resilience through effecting change at the systemic level. Under his leadership, more than ten emotional support, clinical support, and integrated mental health treatment programs have been strengthened, developed, and/or implemented in Philadelphia and across the surrounding five counties. These programs provide safe and positive learning environments for students ages 5-21 and include a blend of school-based supports and integrated clinical treatment. His lifelong goal is to afford every student an opportunity for successful development in a nurturing environment, something he lacked as a child.

Richard is a dynamic and results-driven leader with over a decade of progressive experience in retail banking, team leadership, and market management. As a Financial Center Manager at Bank of America, he has led high-performing teams through change, driven measurable growth, and elevated client experiences through data-driven coaching and operational excellence. Richard is deeply committed to financial empowerment and expanding access to resources for underserved populations, using his platform to promote inclusion and responsible growth. Known for his ability to build collaborative partnerships, mentor emerging leaders, and execute strategies that align with enterprise goals, he also serves as Chair of the Black Professional Group in Philadelphia and as a board member of the Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership.

Carli’s first definition as a healthcare professional was as a nurse; a calling which grounds her to the present day. Her career was a diverse one, with opportunities starting in Montreal, then to several rewarding positions and locations. She ultimately landed here in Chester County, all brought about by her husband Paul’s work as a farrier for performance horses. Carli spent many years as a psychiatric nurse and then shifted into senior management roles which have encompassed program development, patient experience and risk management. She and Paul moved to Pennsylvania in 2001 and soon after Carli joined the leadership team at Chester County Hospital until her retirement in the spring of 2025. Retirement has welcomed both new relationships and new ways of how to be of service to others; an invaluable experience.

Lillian (she/her) works in graduate enrollment at West Chester University and is involved in mental health programs and activities wherever she can. She is a previous board member of the WCU Community Mental Health Clinic and started a scholarship in her son’s name for clients to be able to access funds for treatment.

Her passion for mental health and suicide prevention comes from personal loss. Lillian has lost both a brother and a son to suicide, along with a close high school friend.

Lillian is a member of CCSPP, trainer for QPR, completed the MHFA course, a “cuddler” volunteer at Chester County Hospital, has completed Leadership Chester County, and attended 5 AFSP Out of the Darkness Walks — she is a vital member of our board!

Carol (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Supervisor in Pupil Services. She provided mental health and suicide prevention/intervention to youth and their families for more than 30 years in chester county.

Carol started her career as an educator teaching on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona.  She has been a school counselor, a crisis counselor, and an adjunct professor for 24 years. Currently, she is an outpatient therapist at Juniper Counseling and Wellness.

The Honorable Deborah S. Ryan has served as a judge on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas since 2024. Judge Ryan was the elected District Attorney of Chester County from 2020-2023. She was the first woman to serve as District Attorney in the county’s history.

Prior to serving as D.A., she worked as a prosecutor advocating for justice on behalf of victims and their families since 1998 at the Philadelphia and Chester County District Attorneys’ Offices, handling thousands of cases. Judge Ryan was the County Coordinator for the Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative at the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County to eradicate child abuse through evidence-based programming for children and adults.

She also teaches at West Chester University as an adjunct professor.