The JCC Staff Community Connection
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Here you can find the latest resources and information for JCC staff! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions if you don’t find the answers you are seeking, by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].
call with CEO Jason Kunzman in israel
Below is the recording of a call with CEO Jason Kunzman while he was on a solidarity trip in Israel.
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Agency Operating Calendar
Personnel Updates (Updated 7/2/2026)
Personnel updates, effective July 2, 2026
Personnel updates, effective July 2, 2026:
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Theresa Hill, Customer Service Representative/Front Desk, reporting to Missy Kostovny
- Jill Shanley, Lead Educator/ECDC/South Hills, reporting to Cierra Bekich
YEARS OF SERVICE:
5 Years of Service
- Joanne Bradshaw, Instructor/Senior Fitness
Personnel updates, effective June 26, 2026
Personnel updates, effective June 26, 2026:
WELCOME BACK:
Full-Time
- Lidia Rappa, Lead Educator/ECDC, reporting to Katelyn Shirilla
Part-Time
- Ella Rubenstein, Operations Coordinator/ECDC, reporting to Katelyn Shirilla
STATUS CHANGE:
PT to FT
- Mahika Arvind, Floater/ECDC
YEARS OF SERVICE:
5 Years of Service
- Ginny Haseleu, Lead Educator/ECDC
10 Years of Service
- Sarah Capezzuto, Lead Education/ECDC
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Chaz Brice on becoming a father to a beautiful boy named Charles Mac Brice III born June 24 at 7lbs 2oz at 2:07pm.
Congratulations to Katelyn Shirilla on the birth of baby girl Amelia Bohn Shirilla. Born 6 lbs. 14 oz. born at 11:21pm on June 24. Mom, dad and big brother Mylowe are all doing well.
Personnel updates, effective June 19, 2026
Personnel updates, effective June 19, 2026:
NEW HIRES:
Full-Time
- Kara Loyd, Program Coordinator/Adult Service, reporting to Sharon Feinman
- Kahley Stiffler, Floater/ECDC, reporting to Katelyn Shirilla
Part-Time
- Max Slater, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
SEPARATIONS:
- Aislin Shannon, Lead Educator/ECDC
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Mike Strachan on becoming a grandfather to a sweet baby girl named Amelia!
Personnel updates, effective June 12, 2026
Personnel updates, effective June 12, 2026:
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
- Kristal Edwards, Director of Groups & Community Partnerships/EKC
- Bill Herman, Fitness Sales Coordinator/Fitness
RETURN FROM LEAVE:
- Darlene Cridlin, Department Director/Adult Services/Wellness
SEPARATIONS:
- Abbey Myers, Development Operations Coordinator/Unregistered Gifts
- Jayla Willis, Assistant Educator/ECDC
STAFF ENGAGEMENT:
Join us on Wednesday, June 17th, anytime between 12:30 and 2:30 pm for a birthday treat in honor of our June birthdays!
- Squirrel Hill: Staff Lounge
- South Hills: ECDC Atrium
Personnel updates, effective June 5, 2026
Personnel updates, effective June 5, 2026:
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Lori Geitner, Personal Trainer/Fitness/South Hills, reporting to Elie Golin
- Danielle Miller, Floor Staff/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION:
60 Years of Service
- Carolyn Martin, Print Shop Manager/Public Relations
30 Years of Service
- Kathy Schumaker, Lead Educator/ECDC
5 Years of Service
- Maria Carson, Department Director Jewish Learning/Arts/Teen Engagement & Education
MAZEL TOV: Congratulations to Fabienne Hudson who married her partner Michael Bailey on Saturday, May 23 at Hotel Monaco with their family and friends around them. Fabienne’s looking forward to a relaxing honeymoon abroad this summer!!
Personnel Updates, effective May 15, 2026
Personnel updates, effective May 15, 2026:
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Joel Quinerly, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
- Mahika Arvind, Floater/ECDC, reporting to Katelynn Shirilla
- Claudia Booker, Personal Trainer/Fitness/South Hills, reporting to Elie Golin
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Jason Kunzman on his son Seth’s graduation from Indiana University, Bloomington! Seth received his degree in Education.
Congratulaions to Diane Newland on her daughter, Kayleigh’s graduation from Virginia Tech! Kayleigh received her degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Biomedical Engineering minor!
Congratulations to Mickey Benson on their graduation with a Masters in Interreligious Studies.
Personnel updates, effective May 29, 2026
Personnel updates, effective May 29, 2026:
NEW HIRES:
Full-Time
- Joe Acevedo, Program Coordinator-Grant Management/Adult Service/Wellness, reporting to Sharon Feinman
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Kelly Hont on her engagement to Cody Doverspike which took place at Waterlemon Bay in St. John, US Virgin Island on May 16th. Talk about fun in the sun!!
Congratulations to Laurie Wood (proud mom) and Olivia Wood on her graduation from Chatham University! Olivia earned her Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy!! WOW!! Great job on all your hard work!!
Congratulations to Linda McCullough on her son Will McCullough who graduated from Penn with a MPA (Master of Public Administration). Good things are on the horizon!!
Personnel Updates, effective May 8, 2026
Personnel updates, effective May 8, 2026:
SEPARATIONS:
- Connor Schoepp, Personal Trainer/Fitness
YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION:
30 Years of Service
- Tracy Smith, Lead Educator/ECDC
5 Years of Service
- Adi Schreiber, Lifeguard/Aquatics
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Hayley Krebs and Hilary Green and AgeWell South Hills!!! Hayley graduated and received her Master of Social Work (MSW). Hillary passed her (LMSW) exam and is now a recognized Licensed Master of Social Work.
Congratulations to Leah Dehass who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Human Resources Management. The HR Team just got bigger and better!!
Congratulations to Jennifer DiGirolamo on her son Anthony’s graduation from University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in History. Very exciting!!
Personnel updates, effective April 24, 2026
Personnel updates, effective April 24, 2026:
NEW HIRES:
- Elisha Serotta, Program Specialist/Jewish Life, reporting to Maggie Feinstein
- Kevin Vespaziani, Security Guard/Security, reporting to Vicky Butch
DEPARTMENT CHANGE:
- Leah Dehass, Human Resources Assistant/Agency Compliance, reporting to Jennifer DiGirolamo
YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION:
- Roberta Mintz, Department Director/Public Relations
- Sue Long, Floater/ECDC
- Taya Irizarry, Yoga Instructor/Group Exercise
Personnel updates, effective April 17, 2026
Personnel updates, effective April 17, 2026:
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Sam Humphries, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
- Aksana Adziaryhka, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
STATUS CHANGE:
- Jason Rocha, Fitness Associate/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
- Jordan McGinnis, Personal Trainer, reporting to Annie Kostovny
LEAVE OF ABESENCE:
- Darlene Cridlin, Department Director/Adult Services/Wellness
SEPARATIONS:
- Teddi Horvitz, Development Associate/Unregistered Gifts
- Amy Kreger, Personal Trainer/Fitness
- Austin Hahn, Personal Trainer/Fitness
- Sophia Connelly, Floater/ECDC
- El Giaudrone, Lifeguard/Aquatics
- Matthew Kossis, Coach/Basketball
- Luke Weldon, Coach/Basketball
- Theodore Weissberg, Coach/Basketball
- Charles Wanless, Coach/Basketball
- Samuel Stavchansky, Coach/Basketball
- Gabriel Seldon, Coach/Basketball
- Samuel Nicotra, Coach/Basketball
- Hudson Leventon, Coach/Basketball
- Namara Rwakatare, Coach/Basketball
- Jack Goisse, Coach/Basketball
Personnel updates, effective March 20, 2026
Personnel updates, effective March 20, 2026:
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Debra Vosel, Instructor/Group Exercise/South Hills, reporting to Kelly Hont
- Kate Petras, Customer Service Representative/South Hills, reporting to Missy Kostovny
YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION:
15 Years of Service
- Bobbie Corbin, Assistant Educator/ECDC
SEPARATIONS:
- Albert Moore, Security Guard/Security
- Megan Small, Assistant Educator/ECDC
- Karla Schell, Lifeguard/Aquatics
- Jen King, Floater/ECDC
MAZEL TOV:
Congratulations to Fara Marcus whose daughter Eliana became a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, March 14!!
Personnel updates, effective March 6 & 13, 2026
Personnel updates, effective March 6, 2026:
SEPARATIONS:
- Maura Bell, Lead Educator/ECDC
NEW HIRES:
Full-Time
- Lauren Falvo, Assistant Educator/ECDC/South Hills, reporting to Cierra Bekich
Personnel updates, effective February 27, 2026
Personnel updates, effective February 27, 2026:
NEW HIRES:
Part-Time
- Connor Schoepp, Personal Trainer/Fitness, reporting to Annie Kostovny
- Spencer Curran, Customer Service Representative/Front Desks/South Hills, reporting to Missy Kostovny
- Lisa Saunders, Personal Trainer/Fitness/South Hills, reporting to Jordan McGinnis
WELCOME BACK:
Part-Time
- Sandy Rice-Fritsch, Assistant Educator/ECDC, reporting to Katelyn Shirilla
SEPARATIONS:
- Kate Blumenthal, Ambassador/PJ Library
Employee FAQ
Human Resources General Information
Send all correspondence, employment verification forms, etc. to:
- Fax #: 412-521-7044
- Email: [email protected]
For Employment Questions and Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Life, etc.)
- Contact: Jennifer DiGirolamo – HR Manager
- Direct Dial: 412-339-5418
For General Employment Information and Payroll
- Contact: Monica Layton – HR Specialist
- Direct Dial: 412-567-2696
For Unemployment Compensation Support
- Contact: Michelle Rodriguez – HR Compliance Officer
- Direct Dial: 412-339-5410
Where do I send requests for employment verification?
Employees may submit all employment verification requests via fax to 412-521-7044 or the HR mailbox at [email protected]. Every effort will be made to process requests within 24 hours.
How do I find out what my hire date/last day work is?
You may contact Michelle Rodriguez, HR Compliance Officer at [email protected].
Where do I send personal information updates?
You may submit personal information updates to the HR Team via email at [email protected]. or through the Update Your Personal Information tab on this web page.
Can I change my direct deposit?
Yes. You may submit a request via the HR mailbox at [email protected]. Upon receipt of your request, we will send you a Direct Deposit Form via email to be printed and completed. Upon completion, you will be required to scan and email the form along with your voided personal check or preprinted direct deposit form.
How do I obtain an electronic copy of my Form W2 and/or pay statements?
We strongly encourage all employees to use the self-service feature on the ADP web portal and/or ADP mobile app for quick and easy access to review and print your Form W-2 and/or pay statements. However, if you do not have access to a computer, printer, or smartphone, we will be glad to assist you. Please submit your request at [email protected].
How do employees register with JCC’s payroll service provider to review/print payroll information electronically?
JCC’s payroll service provider is ADP/WorkforceNow. If you have not previously registered with ADP, before we strongly encourage all employees to do so. Register with ADP/WorkforceNow by clicking on the following link and entering code: JCCPGH2-welcome
ADP/WorkforceNow
Benefits (Updated 10/6/23)
Employment Support Resources
- JewishAssistanceFund.org – Tell a friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker
- PA Unemployment Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – Life Solutions: 1-800-647-3327
- 10/27 Healing Partnership
- Jewish Family and Community Services/Employment Assistance
HR Policies and Forms (Updated 4/2/2025)
Employee Illness Policy
Forms
As always, should you have any questions regarding the above, please notify HR at [email protected]
Update Your Personal Information
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