Meet our Team

Anthony R. Savannah joined the Foundation staff in 2014 as Director of Community Engagement, with 20 years of development, business and brand marketing, corporate and community fundraising experience. His expertise is developing business support through event fundraisers, putting the customer in front of the donor while charitable funds are being raised. 

Mr. Savannah enjoys building solid relationships through networking and follow-up, wearing the Foundation's mission on his sleeve. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing, from Geneva College where he played football on scholarship and earned pre-season All-American status.

A life-long resident of our area, Mr. Savannah has coached youth football and most recently served as Executive Director of Marketing and Corporate Development for St. Barnabas Health System.

Amanda Posa joined the Foundation team in 2018 as the Special Events Intern during her senior year of college at La Roche University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management. In 2019, Ms. Posa joined the Foundation Staff as Events Coordinator. Born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, Ms. Posa is passionate about contributing to the community and working hard to serve the Foundation’s mission.

Nicole Kaib-McCandless joined the foundation team in 2020 as the Administrative coordinator. She has worked for UPMC since 2011, most recently at UPMC Passavant on the HR team since 2016.  Nicole is responsible for the day to day administrative operations of the office. Nicole is a 2007 graduate of La Roche University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Nicole is very passionate about engaging with the staff at UPMC Passavant, supporting the community and fulfilling the Foundation’s mission. Nicole Lives in Deer Lakes with her husband and two sons and enjoys spending time with their large extended family.

Janine Sidoruk joined the Foundation in 2010 and retired in 2015 but remains with us as a consultant for the Bridge to Hope program which provides support to those affected by a loved one's addiction. 

Ms. Sidoruk is a graduate of Kent State University, with a B.A. in Advertising & Public Relations, and has completed graduate work towards an MBA in Marketing with Kennedy-Western University. She is a Board Member in the 12 Oaks of Hampton Condominium Association.