Empowering Nonprofits,
Strengthening Communities

Our Story

TCN was formed in 2006 to provide resources and opportunities for nonprofits to succeed in their mission and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the community. Over the years, we’ve grown into a network that brings together over 120 agencies and individuals to tackle community challenges together.

Our Vision

Our vision is to cultivate vibrant, resilient communities where nonprofit organizations are empowered with the knowledge, resources, and support to drive sustainable change.

What We Do

Capacity Building

TCN offers NO-COST capacity building support to strengthen local nonprofits in order to better serve their communities.

Partnerships

With a deep understanding of the non-profit landscape, we empower partnerships to drive positive change.

Consulting

We offer affordable consulting from our expert fundraising and program development consultants.

Committees

Our community committees address pressing needs and drive collective action to create lasting positive change.

Sponsorship

TCN offers fiscal sponsorship for local grassroots groups seeking to effect positive change as nonprofits.

Initiatives

We support various community initiatives, including urgent and unexpected needs, through our giving platform.

Our Team

Holly Parker

Executive Director

Ashley Kolpak

Director of M & O

Meredith Sossman

Advisor

Jenna Armato

Leadership Development Consultant

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.

Jenna Armato

Leadership Development Consultant

Jenna became a certified coach and trainer in 2018 with the mission to facilitate growth in the lives of others.

She works with individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations in the areas of Leadership Development, Growth & Resilience, and Effective Communications. Jenna partners with clients both virtually and in person, equipping them with tools, training, and strategies to uncover opportunities for growth and create meaningful results in their lives, organizations, and communities.

Certified in both DISC and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Jenna helps people enhance their behavioral and emotional awareness to increase personal effectiveness and strengthen connection, collaboration, and communication—at home, at work, and within their communities.

Before transitioning to coaching and training, Jenna spent 20 years in the advertising and marketing industries. She developed strategies focused on customer experience, relationship development, content, commerce, and engagement across both online and offline platforms.

Jenna combines her passion and expertise in growth facilitation with her deep marketing background. She frequently works with entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations to help them develop strategies, processes, and systems that expand both their business reach and their impact.

She is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer; a DISC and EQ Certified Trainer; a Faculty Member of the Empowered Living Teaching Team; and one of only four Executive Coaches selected by Paul Martinelli, Co-Founder of the John Maxwell Team, to serve his Results and Elite Mastermind Communities.

In addition to her professional roles, Jenna is deeply engaged in her community. She serves as the Executive Director of the Philadelphia American Marketing Association and holds board positions with the TriCounty Community Network, Pottstown Hospital, the Pottstown Rotary Community Endowment Fund, and the Foundation for Pottstown Education. She also serves as the Director of Leadership TriCounty for the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce.

Board of Directors

Chairwoman

Casey Fenoglio, MPH, CHES

Director of Community Engagement
Pottstown Hospital – Tower Health

Vice Chair

Heather Stehman

Marketing Program Manager
CMC Energy Solutions

Secretary

Tim Elbertson

Public Safety Education & Outreach Specialist
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

Treasurer

Laura Hunt

Relationship Manager
Vanguard

Member at Large

Howard Brown

Program Officer
Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation

Member at Large

Jenna Armato

CEO
Armato & Associates Training & Development

Member at Large

David Morrison

Owner/CEO
TriCounty Health Plans

Member at Large

Robin McMonagle PT, MA

Organizational Leadership
Past President

Member at Large

Bruce Baldwin, Esq.

Partner
Wolf Baldwin Associates

Members

Partners

“TCN's staff has equipped me with useful resources and content as I learn the ropes of fundraising within the non-profit sector. Thank you!”

Martha at Project Purpose

“Our organization has been able to form, grow and adapt with the guidance and assistance of TCN. We will continue to use TCN for training, collaboration and to help with funding opportunities. Thank you!”

Karla Romberg
Board President, Pottstown Beacon of Hope

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