Our Leadership Team

Email Frank at fbartoli@painclusive.org  |  Call Frank at 570-234-3965

Frank Bartoli is the founder and CEO of PA Inclusive and Coffee Inclusive, with more than 30 years of successful non-profit leadership. His passion for disability advocacy began with his daughter Ellie, who has Down Syndrome, and inspired the creation of PA Inclusive so individuals like her could live typical, fulfilling lives. Ellie’s full inclusion in school and the community — from classroom participation to being named Pittston Area High School’s 2017 Homecoming Queen — became the foundation for the organization’s mission.

Frank has held leadership roles including Executive Director of The Arc of Delaware County, board member of The Arc of Pennsylvania, and president of The Arc Community Trust. He also served on the Governor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. His non-profit leadership includes years with the YMCA movement, and he provides consulting and grant writing through Bartoli Advocacy and Consulting Services. Frank holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Lock Haven University and a Master’s Degree in Administration from West Chester University of PA. He and his wife reside in Pittston, PA.

Ellie is the Chief Advocate and Ambassador for PA Inclusive and Coffee Inclusive, and the inspiration behind the organization’s mission. Her story is at the heart of PA Inclusive’s work, representing inclusion, opportunity, and the power of believing in every individual.

A graduate of Pittston Area High School with honors, Ellie was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year and was actively involved as manager of the girls basketball team, even playing in varsity and All-Star games.

Ellie is a graduate of the Leadership Northeast Core Program and has built a strong foundation of real-world experience. She has worked at Coffee Inclusive and its bakery, as well as in the bakery department at Price Chopper, and completed an internship with the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce. She also held two summer positions at Pittston Area High School.

Through her role, Ellie uses her voice to inspire others and help build a more inclusive community every day.

Billy brings more than 15 years of experience in financial strategy and accounting management to PA Inclusive, where he oversees the organization’s financial operations and strategic direction. Throughout his career, Billy has held key roles with prominent organizations including the New York Yankees, Legends Hospitality Management, ASM Global, RedBird Capital, and FOX Sports.

He holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA from Wilkes University.

Billy resides in Courtdale, Pennsylvania with his wife, Jordan, and their son, Cameron.

Email Jessica at jstrackbein@painclusive.org

Jessica graduated from Lackawanna College with an Associate’s degree in Human Services, a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Science from Misericordia University, and a Master’s in Psychology from Medaille University in Buffalo, NY. She has worked in the mental health field/human services field for over seven years. Before working at PA Inclusive, Jessica worked at the Northeast Regional Autism Center at Friendship House in Scranton, working with children and adolescents with autism providing Applied Behavioral Therapy in schools and the home. While working at Friendship House, she received 40 hours of RBT training from Florida Tech and training as a crisis text line crisis worker. Additionally, she assisted in property management for over ten years in the Scranton area. Jessica will attend the University of Scranton in the fall to continue her studies for the Board-Certified Behavioral Analyses advanced graduate studies certification program.

Email Huyen at hbartoli@painclusive.org

Huyen oversees the Human Resources department at PA Inclusive, managing benefits, employee relations, internal documentation, and dispute resolution. She also led the launch of the agency’s first electronic health record system, Therap, and continues to oversee its integration, documentation, and training.

Her background includes procurement and materials management roles in the Oil and Gas industry in Singapore and South Korea. She is a member of SHRM and the SHRM PA Chapter’s Professional Development Committee, and recently earned certification from Cornell University as a Work Incentive Practitioner/Benefits Counselor. Huyen holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Hai-Phong University, Vietnam. Inspired by caring for her niece with Down Syndrome, she now resides in Pittston and brings her passion for inclusion to her work with PA Inclusive.

Email Brendan at bkarolchyk@painclusive.org

Brendan is a recent MBA graduate from the University of Scranton’s Kania School of Management, where he concentrated in Marketing and served as Vice President of the campus chapter of Mu Kappa Tau, the national Marketing Honor Society. He is also an Eagle Scout, a distinction that reflects his long-standing commitment to leadership and community service.

Brendan brings experience in social media marketing, event coordination, video production, and website development. At PA Inclusive, he supports brand awareness, digital strategy, and community engagement initiatives. He is passionate about creative storytelling, inclusive outreach, and mission-driven impact.

Email Matthew at mkrispin@painclusive.org

Matthew, a lifelong resident of northeastern Pennsylvania, has always embraced inclusion and determination. He graduated from Tunkhannock Area High School in 2012 and earned an associate degree in Business Management from Luzerne County Community College in 2016.

Through an OVR Supported Employment contract, he connected with PA Inclusive and was hired as an Administrative Assistant in 2022. He was honored as the inaugural recipient of the PA Inclusive David Galli Achievement Award in 2024 and represented the organization in the Leadership Northeast Core Program in 2025.

Active in his community as a reader at St. Therese’s Church and former Eagle Scout mentor, Matthew also co-chaired PA Inclusive’s Campaign for Inclusion 2023. He enjoys time on his family’s farm, following history and current events, and resides in Centermoreland, PA.

Email Linda at lfluegel@painclusive.org

Linda is a resident of Luzerne County with ten years of general HR experience. She joined PA Inclusive in July of 2022 as an Administrative Assistant, focusing on new hire training and client data updates. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA.

Email Bob at bkenyon@painclusive.org

Bob hails from Cocoa Beach, Florida, and grew up during the Apollo moon missions. After a four-year hitch in the United States Marine Corps, Bob entered the hospitality business as a night auditor at Sky Valley Resort in Dillard, Georgia.

Bob returned to Cocoa Beach and began working at a small independent hotel. Through hard work and determination, Bob and his team converted the hotel into an award-winning Choice hotel. Later, Bob and his wife Hope relocated to the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, FL, where he managed three Best Western hotels and a Hampton Inn. Finally, due to family considerations, Bob relocated to Pittston in 2020 and was lucky enough to be hired by PA Inclusive as a recruiter to help find compassionate, caring people to work with the individuals we support.

Anthony oversees select Transitional Employment (TE) programs and education initiatives that support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and down syndrome. Programs include the Transition Academy Social Club (TASC) and Inclusive Transitional Employment Program (ITEP).

Professionally, Anthony has a background in workforce development. For eight and a half years, he worked with programs helping job seekers pursue new opportunities and continue their education, while working closely with the local funder to administer and execute grant programs and special projects in partnership with employers and community partners. Anthony holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Writing and Communications with a minor concentration in Psychology from King’s College.

Anthony has a passion for helping people and supporting his community. He has been involved with several nonprofit and community-based organizations including the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Rainbow Alliance, the Osterhout Free Library, CASA of Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre POWER!, and Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Most notably, he served as the Chair of the Rainbow Alliance Board of Directors in 2021 and Chair of the Chamber’s Young Professionals Council in 2022. In recognition of these efforts, Anthony received the Rainbow Alliance’s Inaugural NEPA Pride Champion of the Year Award and the Chamber’s 2022 Young Professional Leadership Award. In 2024, Anthony also received a Change Maker Award from the Chamber at their annual Light Up the Valley event.

(NEPA: Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming/Columbia Counties)

Email Abrianna at akillino@painclusive.org

Prior to her current role, Abrianna served as the Youth and Family Coordinator at the Pittston YMCA, where she developed and implemented programs that promoted health, wellness, and community engagement. Passionate about youth development, fitness, and community service, she brings enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong sense of local pride to her professional work.

 Email Carissa at cpietkiewicz@painclusive.org

Carissa is a 2024 Graduate of Kutztown University with a Bachelors degree in Social Media Theory and Strategy and a Minor in Social Work. Residing in Schuylkill county. She started at Pa Inclusive in August of 2025 as an Employee Specialist for Schyulkill and Carbon County. She now serves as Regional Supervisor of those areas. She  comes from a 10 year background of public service work as she started as a server and bartender interacting and forming bonds in my community. Along with Pa Inclusive, she is an active volunteer helping with local events and food sales for local firehouses and the community. Activism and advocacy are core values of hers and one of the main reasons why she chose to work at Pa Inclusive. 

Email Brianna at bbenincasa@painclusive.org

Brianna resides in Kunkletown, PA. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from East Stroudsburg University in May 2025 with her Bachelors of Social Work degree (BSW), a minor in Psychology, and a certificate in Crisis Intervention. During her time at ESU, she was inducted into the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society. She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Lancaster Bible College.

Prior to working at PA Inclusive, Brianna worked as an Activities Assistant at a skilled-nursing facility for 2 years. She also participated in volunteer opportunities through her church, such as serving community members at the church’s food pantry.

Email Michelle at mgualandi@painclusive.org