Current Members
Twelfth Year: 2010-2011
Kathleen E. Judge
I’m Katie Judge, I grew up in Asheville, Nc. When I went to college I chose St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa because it was away from home but close to my grandparents. I majored in biology and I plan on becoming a pPhysician assistant. My placement this year is at Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
I chose to do a year of service because I wanted to take a year and give back to the world and to God. I have been blessed so much in my life that I want to be able to share that and keep the gift going. I was drawn to Change a Heart because of the Franciscan values of the program and because I love the western Pennsylvania area.
Diana P. Pascoe
My name is Diana Pascoe. I grew up in New Hampshire, but have made a home in Pittsburgh the past five years. This is my second year in Change a Heart, and I am excited about our new community and the new year. I have been placed at the Red Cross Disaster Relief and am adjusting to work that is very different from last year. All in all, my hope for the year is to be of genuine help at my agency, gain skills to serve better in the future, and continually grow in faith and appreciation of the Lord.
Jacquelyn M. Pyrdek
“Miss Jackie, you’re back?!” The excited, treble greeting of my three-year-old student was a wonderful way to start my first day back at Angels’ Place. Many memories were created during my previous Change A Heart year at this child care center for low-income, single, full-time student parents and it is fantastic to return. I made my way to Pittsburgh last year after finishing my elementary and early childhood education degrees at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. I claim Conneaut Lake, Pa. as my hometown, but love the excitement of exploring the steel city and meeting countless Pittsburghers.
Alana K. Rabe
Hello! My name is Alana Rabe. I grew up in Boston, Ma. and attended Brown University in Rhjode Island, graduating in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. This year with Change a Heart, I am working at Sister's Place, an agency that provides housing and social services for single-parented homeless families. As the case management and education associate, I assist with case management responsibilities in our housing facilities and with programs for our children and youth.
So far I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know our clients and look forward to learning much more about what it means to love and relate well to our clients.
Nancy M. Stabley
Hello! My name is Nancy Stabley and I am so thrilled about my year in Change A Heart. I was born and raised in Lock Haven, Pa. For the last four years, I have been at Grove City College earning a biochemistry degree and a minor in theater. My placement is at East Liberty Family Health Care Center where I am working as a medical records assistant. It's very exciting to be in the clinic because my goal is to become a doctor. I hope this year will help teach me what it means to be a Christian physician.