Foundation Staff

Jessica is the President of Development for the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, a role she has served in since 2014. She is honored to lead the talented team that is the driving force behind the charitable work to support the needs oJ UPMC in Central PA.

She is a board member of the Susquehanna Valley Council of Charitable Gift Planners (SVCCGP), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Harristown Development Corporation, and Vista Autism Services and was a member of Leadership Harrisburg Area's Community Leadership Series Class of 2014. Jessica received a bachelor’s degree in English Communications and a Master of Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College.

Bev Bates has over 16 years of experience in Database Management. She has been with UPMC Pinnacle Foundation for 3 years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Ariana, playing Frisbee with her dog Luca and traveling.

Stephanie has over 10 years of experience in graphic design, content creation, and marketing. She has been working with the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation since February 2021. Outside of work, she has a passion for classic cars, animals, and cross-stitching.

I am a mom of 3 amazing kids, Olivia 21, Liam 19, and Colin 16. I have a pet lizard named Uma. I live w my boyfriend Andy. I love everything Alice in Wonderland. I went to Millersville University and have a bachelor's degree in Art Ed. I previously owned my own vintage toy store as well as an art gallery when my kids were little.

Angela Bower has been with UPMC since April 2020 and has over a decade of office and project management experience including seven years as a grant coordinator for a non-profit within higher education. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family and cooking.

A passionate and donor-focused professional, Matt brings six years of relationship-building experience through sales, marketing, and communications to the Foundation staff. Born and raised in the greater Harrisburg area, he takes pride in working towards improving the lives of the local community. In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, being active, and coaching football.

A Hanover native, Alix Haller brings over 16 years of fundraising experience in both non-profit and higher education. Having multiple family members working in healthcare, Alix is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of all members of the community. She is a proud mom of two, Isabella and Hunter and enjoys quality time with her family. Alix will be serving the greater Hanover area representing UPMC Hanover.

Teri Jakob, CMM has over two decades of experience with non-profit organizations. For the last ten years, she has focused on event planning and volunteer management. As an industry leader, Teri oversees development of special events for the Foundation. As a nurse, Teri's knowledge and training have been especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teri has a close working relationship with the Pinnacle Health Auxiliary. Their liaison to the hospital system, she assists them with their mission to support UPMC Pinnacle in its endeavors to provide quality healthcare and health education in Central Pennsylvania. Teri’s son said it best, she makes the magic happen.

Michelle Loomis has been with UPMC Pinnacle Foundation since 2019. She has an extensive background in fundraising and donor engagement. Michelle is a proud mom of two daughters and is passionate about serving her community through Starfish Ministries, Leadership Cumberland and also sits on the board of Open Stage Harrisburg.

Jodi Mattern has more than 38 years of experience in administrative support roles in a number of industries. Jodi has been with the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation since June 2016 and with the system since January 2015. Away from the office, she enjoys reading, cross-stitching, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Bub Parker has made a career in relationship building for over 32 years and has specifically worked in outreach and philanthropy for over 21 years. A native of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, Bub moved to Lititz in 2019. Bub is driven to improve the quality of life in the area and is focused on helping UPMC Lititz make an impact with its patients and within the community. Bub started his tenure with the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation in October 2023 and is focused on managing annual and major giving campaigns in Lancaster County, as well as planned giving efforts for the UPMC Pinnacle system. Outside of work, Bub enjoys spending time with his wife Becky, and children Tristin and Catherine; hanging out with family and friends; playing golf and basketball; exercising; vacationing at the beach; working in the yard/gardening; baking; dancing; music and sampling bourbon.

Mindy Reighard has over 20 years of nonprofit fundraising experience including major gifts and grant writing. She has been working with the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation since January 2018. She enjoys biking, reading. and traveling.

Emily Sullivan has been with the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation since November 2015 and considers herself to be a health care "lifer". In her free time, she enjoys live music, hiking, and spending as much time outside with her family as possible!

Cady Sullivan joined the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation in December 2019. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her two dogs and is an avid reader and writer. She believes giving back to UPMC Pinnacle is important because it’s an opportunity to make healing possible for those in need.