Our Leadership

Leading by Example

At The Bradley Center, our leadership team understands that helping children, families, and those who need outpatient therapy requires a heightened level of commitment, dedication, and trust. By working together, staying informed, and collaborating across departments, our shared knowledge and expertise shapes the programs and partnerships that our students, families, and educators rely on.

Steering Leadership 

Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Communications from Allegheny College, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Edinboro University. She has served on the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare’s Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Children’s Advisory Committee, and as a professional co-chair in 2002. In addition, she was a member of the Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania Council of Children Youth and Family Services Board of Directors. Lisa is a member of the 2014 FBI Citizens Academy Class and was the 2014 recipient of the Pittsburgh FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award. In 2021, she was named to the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association (CAAA). She has served on the Board of Directors of Beverly’s Birthdays, a Pittsburgh-based non-profit focused on delivering birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in-need. She has also volunteered extensively with the American Red Cross and United Way. Lisa’s organizational leadership and commitment to children extends beyond the professional realm, as she is actively involved with her local community and school districts. Lisa supports environmental causes both locally and nationally, and enjoys keeping several beehives. She also works with local animal shelters, through which she has helped many animals find their new forever homes through fostering and adoption.

Andrew Chomos, Chief Operating Officer

Andy Chomos was appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer in October 2020 with leadership and insights vital to The Bradley Center as we continue to upgrade our IT infrastructure, integrate value-based contracting and risk-based payment structures, enhance our safety and security measures, and expand our strategic initiatives.

Prior to becoming Bradley’s COO, Andy served on our Board of Trustees’ Finance, Audit, and Strategic Planning committees. His most recent work experience is in the medical devices sector, as the GM and Senior VP of Operations at Inspirata and previously as the CEO/CFO of Omnyx. His career experience spans more than 40 years in fields ranging from industrial to medical, with specializations in accounting, strategic planning, internal controls, enterprise resource management, and risk management.

Andy is the former President of the North Allegheny School Board, where he chaired the Budget & Finance Committee.

Megan Georges, Administrator of Regulatory and Safety Operations

Megan provides leadership for the Safety Committee and plays a central role in agency-wide disaster planning and emergency preparedness, as well as incident review and debriefing to support continuous improvement and the safety of both staff and those we serve. She is instrumental in coordinating and supporting on-site inspections, regulatory compliance activities, and quality reviews, helping to ensure Bradley consistently meets, and often exceeds, regulatory and accreditation standards.  She also serves as a Family and Client Advocate

Megan attended the College of Wooster where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She is co-author of the article “Reduction of Physical Restraints in Residential Treatment Facilities” published in the Journal of Disability Policy Studies.  She frequently participates in various state-developed workgroups and taskforces focused on meeting clients’ needs, regulatory interpretations, and regulation development.  Megan joined Bradley in 1993 as a Child Development Specialist (CDS) and has served the organization in a variety of roles over the years.

Bailey Goldberger, Administrator of Program Compliance

As the Administrator of Program Compliance, Bailey is responsible for oversight of the Admissions, Quality Assurance, Case Management, and Medical Records departments. She also serves as Bradley’s HIPAA Privacy Officer, Corporate Compliance Officer, and is a Family and Client Advocate.

Bailey earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University. She received a Master’s of Science in Education from Duquesne University. In addition, She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds certifications from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling. She has been with The Bradley Center since 2002.

Beth Hines, Chief Program Officer

Beth Hines has been with The Bradley Center since 2017. As our Chief Program Officer, Beth is responsible for overseeing the education, RTF, and Outpatient programs and ensuring that our programs are relevant, effective, and meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Beth is also responsible for growth and expansion opportunities, professional development and training, as well as recruiting. Beth provides mentoring, guidance, supervision, and professional development to our program leadership staff.

Beth has over 35 years of experience working with children and families in the fields of mental health and education, both in direct practice and in leadership/administrative roles. She began her career as a direct service worker in a residential program and has since served in a wide variety of roles in a diverse array of programs across the child-serving continuum.

Beth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Grove City College and a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a certificate in Executive Coaching from the Center for Executive Coaching in Sarasota, FL. Beth’s passion for helping others extends beyond her professional life. She has volunteered as a Mentor/Coach at The Center for Women, a Pittsburgh organization that provided programming and services for women in economic transition with the goal of helping them achieve financial literacy and economic independence. She currently volunteers at First Tee as a coach’s assistant where golf is used to help young people build confidence and resilience to overcome challenges.

Danielle Weber, Chief Financial Officer

Danielle Weber oversees the agency's Finance Department, which includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Billing functions. Her role at The Bradley Center is to ensure internal financial controls, and provide accurate financial reporting and effective organizational budgeting and cash flow management.

Danielle began her career in private accounting before moving on to spend several years in corporate finance. Now through her work in the non-profit sector, she is proud to connect her love for numbers with a mission that serves such a meaningful purpose.

Danielle received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington & Jefferson College and her Master’s of Business Administration from Waynesburg University. She has been with The Bradley Center since 2017.

Dave Blough, Director of Facilities

Dave has been serving the Bradley Center in facilities management since 2014. Prior to working at The Bradley Center, he was the Maintenance Director at Community Specialist Corporation for 12 years and draws upon 25 years of experience in managing facilities for non-profit organizations serving at risk children. Dave specializes in project management, safety, and regulatory compliance. Dave holds an associate’s degree in Specialized Technology in 2001 and is a 3rd Class Stationary Engineer. Dave chooses to work at the Bradley Center because of the support provided by our community. He enjoys working with his colleagues with a shared focus on helping people and he considers every day at Bradley to be a new opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life. Dave resides with his wife, whom he considers his best friend, and their amazing children who offer daily inspiration, as well as their dog, Louie.

He loves spending time outdoors hunting, fly fishing, skiing, relaxing on a beach and 90’s grunge and Rock and Roll music. Dave enjoys coaching youth sports and sings very loudly in the shower.

Shannon Bodine, Manager of Behavior Support Services

Shannon has been a dedicated member of The Bradley Center team for the past 10 years. She began her career with the organization as a Mental Health Therapist, quickly distinguishing herself through her exceptional clinical expertise and commitment to serving children and families. Over the course of her tenure, Shannon has advanced into several leadership roles, including Senior Mental Health Therapist and Assistant Clinical Manager. Prior to joining The Bradley Center, she worked as a Behavior Technician, supporting adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual disabilities. Shannon holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California University of PA and a post-master’s certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Slippery Rock University. She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2018 and brings extensive experience in evidence-based treatment approaches, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is also certified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), a gold-standard assessment tool for autism diagnosis. Shannon is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families, particularly those affected by autism and intellectual disabilities. She is committed to helping young people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. What Shannon values most about The Bradley Center is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while working alongside a team of dedicated professionals. As she shares, ”I value the work of our agency every day and truly believe that we help kids and families find hope.“

Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time with family and friends and can often be found on a local tennis court or golf course. She also enjoys giving back to her community by coaching a local high school varsity tennis team.

Beth Bremner, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, Outpatient and RTF Nurse Practitioner

Beth Bremner is a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Dr. Bremner has been with the Bradley Center since 2003 where she started as an intern/CDS and has continued working for the organization in various capacities. She is responsible for providing medication management for patients in the outpatient program and managing the diagnoses, prescriptions, medication therapy, and clinical care of our residents.

Dr. Bremner is dually board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Carlow University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Robert Morris University.

Beth Dalmagro, Director of Outpatient Services

As Director of Outpatient Services, Beth manages programs and provides orientation and training as well as clinical support and supervision for The Bradley Center's team of therapists. She ensures programs are in compliance with standards and regulations from state and federal entities as well as The Joint Commission. 

Beth joined The Bradley Center in 2020 as a consultant to obtain licensure for the Outpatient Clinic and to work with the team in building EMR. In June of 2021, she became Acting Director of Outpatient Services. In 2022, she was promoted to Director of Outpatient Services and soon after added the School-Based Mental Health Services program under the Outpatient Services programming.  

Beth obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Slippery Rock University. She has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, including Children’s Partial Program, Intensive Case Management, BHRS, RTF, Foster Care, Quality Assurance, Outpatient and Adult Residential Treatment Programs. Beth has been in a management role since 2001. Beth also enjoys training staff, specifically in The Sanctuary Model of Trauma Informed Care.

Alysia Ellis, Director of Development

Alysia has a robust history of experience with The Bradley Center, beginning in 2014 just after she completed graduate school. Her roles have included Child Development Specialist, Clinical Administrative Assistant, Volunteer and Development Assistant, Volunteer and Development Coordinator and now Director of Development. Serving in multiple roles across the organization has given Alysia a deep appreciation for our mission and a firsthand understanding of the impact of our community’s generosity. Before joining the team at Bradley, she worked as a behavioral health professional providing one-on-one interventions for children/adolescents with developmental disorders. Alysia pursued several internships during her academic career- one at a neuropsychology clinic and two separate internships with a focus on providing psycho-education and implementing mindfulness/stress reduction techniques for college students. Alysia holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University.

Alysia’s commitment to The Bradley Center’s mission is deeply personal. She has always felt called to support children who are navigating trauma and mental health challenges and believes that every child deserves safety, compassion, and the opportunity to heal. As Director of Development, she has the privilege of connecting generous supporters with opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their two very silly dogs, and the family and friends who keep her calendar happily full. When she has a rare quiet weekend, you’ll find Alysia spending time on or near the water, taking a walk, grilling outdoors, and finding opportunities to enjoy nature and a little adventure. An unexpected fact about Alysia is that she raced BMX as a child.

Pat Hargest, Development Consultant

Pat Hargest joined the Executive Management Team in 2013, after having served on the Bradley Board of Directors for eight years. During her Board tenure, she served as both the Chair of the Nominating and Donor Relations Committees. She has previously held the role of Director of Development or Senior Development Officer at a range of diverse organizations, including The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, and Pittsburgh Action Against Rape.

As our Director of Development, Pat is responsible for developing and managing comprehensive fundraising programs, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, events, and membership, as well as funding diversification among individuals, foundations, corporations, government sources, and the United Way. Pat’s prior service on Bradley’s Board of Directors included board development and interfacing with various board committees, member prospecting, donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation; the development of donor communications including appeals, newsletters, grants, scripts, and cases for support; and online fundraising.

Pat is an active member of the Pittsburgh community, including: Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Board of Directors; AFP Professional Development Committee, Chair; AFP Mentoring Program, mentor; City of God Foundation, Board of Directors, Chair; Shadyside Hospital, Eucharistic minister; Sacred Heart Church, volunteer; Sisters of Saint Joseph, associate.

Melanie Karpinski, Director of the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility

Melanie Karpinski joined The Bradley Center in 2014 as the Assistant Director of Education, and she was promoted to Director of Education/Principal in 2018. Under her leadership, Bradley’s education department grew significantly to serve a larger population of children and offer more diverse programming for the students' ever-changing needs. In 2021, she became the Director of The Bradley Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.

Melanie began her career in 2000 in the social services field, in the positions of QMRP/Caseworker and House Manager Aide at Allegheny Valley Schools. In 2008 she entered the education field as a Special Education Teacher at Career Connections Charter High School (CCCHS) in Lawrenceville. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she served as the Instructional Team Leader for the Special Education Department and was a member of the Professional Development Committee. After receiving her supervision certification in 2013, Melanie became the Director of Special Education/Transition Coordinator for CCCHS.

Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Education in Mental and Physical Disabilities from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, she has a Pennsylvania teaching certificate in Elementary and Special Education, a Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education certificate, and a Pennsylvania K-12 Principal certificate.

Mike Losk, Director of Technology

Michael Losk serves as Director of Technology at The Bradley Center, where he is responsible for the strategic oversight of the organization's technology infrastructure.

Since assuming the role in 2022, he has led initiatives to modernize the organization's network and communications systems, migrate operations to a cloud-based solutions, and strengthen its cybersecurity posture. Mike brings more than two decades of progressive leadership in information technology, having previously served as Director of Technology for Highlands School District and South Butler County School District, where he directed large-scale infrastructure modernization, 1-to-1 device deployment, and telecommunications projects. His areas of expertise include network infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems administration, and budget management, with a demonstrated record of operational efficiency and cost reduction across multiple organizations.

Mike holds a Master of Education from The Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh.

Lisa Lowrie, DSW, Director of Advocacy and Consumer Relations

Dr. Lowrie has been with The Bradley Center for over 17 years as the Director of Advocacy and Consumer Relations. As a Licensed Social Worker, she has extensive experience in social welfare policy, advocacy, regulation, and funding. In addition, she enjoys teaching and training, and has presented nationally and internationally on topics related to mental health, critical time intervention, motivational interviewing, self-care, and disaster recovery.

Dr. Lowrie volunteers for community service with the American Red Cross serving as a lead and member of the Central Pennsylvania Disaster Mental Health and Services to Armed Forces teams. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Temple University and a Doctor of Social Work Degree from Kutztown University and Millersville University. Her areas of interest are: children’s mental health; individuals and culture; the culture of generational cohorts; technology and its impact on the social worker; retention in the human services workforce; and policy, practice and education related to email use in the workplace.

Craig Taylor, M.D., Chief Medical Officer

Craig A. Taylor, M.D., has been with The Bradley Center for 14 years. In his role as our Chief Medical Officer, he is responsible for managing the diagnoses, prescriptions, medications, therapy, and clinical care of our residents.

Dr. Taylor holds a B.S from Oregon State University, an M.A. from Temple University, and an M.D. from Case Western Reserve University. His post-graduate training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania included an internal medicine internship and psychiatric residency.

Dr. Taylor has previously held positions as Program Director, Division Director, and Medical Director at institutions including Allegheny Neuropsychiatric Institute, Allegheny General Hospital, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, and Southwood Psychiatric Hospital. He has also served as faculty at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh Medical School. In addition to his work at Bradley, he also currently serves as a consultant to several Pittsburgh-area providers for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Amanda Tobias, The Bradley School Principal and Director of Education

Amanda Tobias has been with The Bradley Center since 2017 when she was hired as a Special Education Teacher. Ms. Tobias became a Lead Teacher in 2018 and continued her advancement as Assistant Principal in 2019. She has over 10 years of experience in various educational environments with a variety of populations including alternative education and autistic support. Throughout her career, she has worked with students with behavioral needs in grades 1-12. Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education English from Slippery Rock University in 2009. She received her Masters in Special Education from Slippery Rock University in 2010 and obtained her Level II teaching certificate in 2015. Ms. Tobias earned her Principal certification at Point Park University in 2019.

As The Bradley School's Principal and Director of Education, Ms. Tobias manages the school and oversees special education, student services, curriculum, and provides supervision to teachers. She ensures that the school is in compliance with the regulations set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Ms. Tobias works alongside her leadership team to maintain a positive climate and culture within the school program by focusing on student centered education and promoting prosocial behavior.

Heather Yurkovich, Director of Nursing

Heather is a dedicated Registered Nurse with over two decades of clinical expertise. Throughout her distinguished 21-year career, she has specialized in pediatric and mental health nursing. She is highly skilled in providing compassionate, patient-centered care and is deeply passionate about supporting the well-being of youth and vulnerable populations.

Heather is a graduate of West Penn Hospital School of Nursing with a diploma of Nursing and an Associate of Science from Clarion University. She began her nursing career at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, delivering specialized care to pediatric patients with complex orthopedic and neurological conditions following trauma. This pivotal experience highlighted the critical, unmet need for pediatric mental health services, inspiring her transition to behavioral healthcare. For the past 18 years, Heather has served at The Bradley Center, successfully merging her clinical passion for pediatrics with her dedicated calling to support youth requiring acute mental health services. Now a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse (PMH-BC), she continues to provide exceptional, trauma-informed care to youth in need.

“Guiding vulnerable youth and their families through their absolute toughest moments—and witnessing their healing—is the most profoundly rewarding work of my nursing career, and it’s why I choose The Bradley Center every day.”