Brenda has so graciously stepped into the role of bookkeeper.

Heather Gray is a certified American Sign Language Interpreter, who has worked with the Deaf community for over two decades. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from The University of Pittsburgh. At Pitt, Heather was the 1997 Homecoming Queen, proud Herald Trumpet in the University of Pittsburgh Varsity Marching Band, and learned American Sign Language from the late Karen Walkney Mrdjenovich. Heather earned her Master of Arts from Duquesne University. Her favorite performance interpreting assignment was for a Kevin Smith podcast, after which he tweeted about "Silent Heather." Heather lives in her hometown of Moon Township, with her extended family and more cats than she cares to admit.

LaChan Russell has joined the HMBFC as a therapist. LaChan received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Point Park University in 2014 and received a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in 2017. LaChan’s passion for assisting people is reflected throughout her career in Social Services and generated by the grace and mercy of God. “Through assisting others, I help myself” is a motto she lives by. Working with HMBFC is a new blessing, and she is grateful and excited to be of service. LaChan uses her personal and professional experiences to work with people navigating challenges and overcoming trauma in their lives and is available to meet with those interested in services. She currently lives in Braddock with her family and is looking forward to purchasing-and decorating- a new home.