Empowering Nonprofits,
Strengthening Communities

Holly Parker, BA, MA, M.ED.

Executive Director

Holly Parker is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in organizational growth, program development, and community engagement. As the Executive Director of the TriCounty Community Network (TCN) for the past 10 years, Holly has cultivated a reputation as a trusted and respected leader. She has built strong relationships across multiple sectors, including local and state government, businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations, positioning TCN as a sought-after partner in community initiatives.

Holly’s expertise lies in working with diverse stakeholders, including funders, corporate sponsors, boards, committees, and volunteers. She is passionate about developing innovative programs and services to address community needs and has successfully led organizations through periods of significant growth and stabilization.

In addition to her role at TCN, Holly serves on the Board of Directors for Pottstown Hospital, contributing to the region’s health and wellness initiatives. She is also an adjunct instructor at Chestnut Hill College, where she teaches Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing, sharing her knowledge and mentoring the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

Holly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Chester University and two Master of Science degrees from Colorado State University: one in Organizational Leadership and Nonprofit Management and another in Education. Her educational background and professional experience have made her an invaluable asset to the communities she serves.

Ashley Kolpak

Director of Mission & Operations

Ashley attended school in the Owen J. Roberts School district and graduated in 2009. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a concentration in graphic design and painting, from Alfred University in 2013. In her spare time, she creates paintings, drawings, crafts, sewing, jewelry, and exhibits her work in local galleries. She has resided in the Pottstown area most of her life and involved in various community organizations and initiatives.

Meredith Sossman, Esq.

Development & Strategic Planning Advisor

Meredith Sossman is an accomplished development professional and attorney, who has helped non-profits achieve better results through insight and experience in all aspects of giving and non-profit management. For nearly two decades Meredith has led and advised teams in university, healthcare, arts, food insecurity, and various missions to increase teamwork resulting in better fundraising results and effective relationship building techniques. Meredith is the principal of MM&C Consulting and specializes in building effective and efficient systems and processes that support Board development, database structure and management, financial structure and audits, annual, major and planned giving philanthropy programs and individual executive and skills coaching. She has served as a campaign director, associate executive director, in-house counsel and chief development officer. She successfully led and supported capital campaigns from inception to completion, consistently helping teams to exceed their goals. Meredith also serves as a Senior Consultant with plannedgiving.com, where she is engaged to help non-profits exceed their goals and expectations through inspired philanthropy and best practices in non-profit management. She speaks at national and international conferences on database management, board training and development, fundraising, and nonprofit management.