Who We Are

The Next Step Programs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 to empower young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Bucks County. Our year‑round team of full‑ and part‑time staff, seasonal facilitators, and summer staff delivers person‑centered day and evening programs, from our Explore community outings to job‑skills workshops. Guided by the principle that at least 25 percent of our workforce has lived disability experience, we build inclusion through local partnerships, family events, and advocacy, changing lives one connection at a time.

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Josh Fields

Executive Director

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Meghan Kensil

Office Manager

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Mary Kate Ryan

Director of IDD Services

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Ellen Schisler

Director of Development

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Nikki DeGuida

Executive Assistant to CEO

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Mary Ellen Pierrard

Human Resources Manager

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Larkin Richards

Associate Director of Marketing

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Scott Butler

Project Manager

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Katie Lemly

Senior Manager, IDD Services

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Emily Vollrath

Manager, IDD Services

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Julianne Butynskyi

Manager, IDD Services

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Noah Gremo

Finance Manager

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Asher Nassivera

Program Supervisor, CPS Planning

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Brittany Fields

Sr. IDD Specialist

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Sabrina Workman

Development Coordinator

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Peter Finelli

Marketing Coordinator

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Tim Silverthorn

Sr. IDD Specialist

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Laurie Pepe

Employment Specialist

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Kaitlyn Carr

Direct Support Professional

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Erin Dart

Direct Support Professional

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Quinn Dadura

Direct Support Professional

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Alyssa Fields

Direct Support Professional

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Diane Fink

Direct Support Professional

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Kailey Heckler

Direct Support Professional

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Tyler Kurman

Direct Support Professional

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Justin Lowe

Direct Support Professional

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Arlene McGowan

Direct Support Professional

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Dyllan Pringle

Direct Support Professional

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June Shanahan

Direct Support Professional

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Joshua Schiller

Direct Support Professional

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Courtney Watts

Direct Support Professional

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Liam DiBiaso

Integrated Services DSP

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Linda Heiss

Integrated Services DSP

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Maya Scott

Integrated Services DSP

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Adam Fields

Job Coach

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Kevin King

Job Coach

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David Levin

Job Coach

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Mary Baltes

Program Planning Associate

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Collin Corchiolo

Operations Associate

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Melanie Day

Program Planning Associate

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Ocean Gremo

Marketing Associate

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Abby Plummer

Digital Marketing Associate

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Julia Shirey

Employment Associate

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Justin Tealer

Community Ambassador

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Julia Finkel

Program Facilitator

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Mary Sue Frank

Program Facilitator

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Emily Reese

Program Facilitator

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Lauren Spiece

Program Facilitator

We’d love to meet you

Contact Our Team Today!

Our offices are open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. Feel free to give us a call or send us an email—we’d love to connect!