
Allison “Ally” Downs B.S.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker
Ally graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2020 with her B.S. in communication. She chose to work at Hand in Hand because of her passion for mental health education and love for helping others. Ally is currently the editor for the Challenge Center monthly newsletter.
Other Member

Aaron Burkhardt B.A., C.P.R.P.
Director of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services

Brittani Smerkar B.S., C.P.R.P.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Supervisor

Denise Hart B.S.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker

Heather Rand
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Assistant