Staff
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Samantha Mathews is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and founder of Andrée Collective. Sam discovered her passion for serving female trauma survivors at the start of her career in nonprofit fundraising with a domestic violence/sexual assault dual agency in North Carolina and has spent the last ten years gaining invaluable experience in the field while laying the groundwork for Andrée Collective. Since completing her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Sam has worked tirelessly for the survivor population, and towards her greater purpose: seeing women thrive. Sam is actively committed to serving the greater Delaware Valley region through Andrée Collective as well as her involvement in church and education. Sam lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two rambunctious children.
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Abby McShea started her career fundraising in the non-profit sector before moving to the insurance industry where she spent many years as a business analyst. For the last several years she has enjoyed fundraising and planning events for the local public school her children attend. She brings a passion for non-profit work and an ability to organize information and processes to help further the work of Andrée Collective. Abby has a BS in Math and a BA in Economics from Bucknell University. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, two children and rescue dog. She enjoys running, time outdoors and serving her community.
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Krista is a compassionate social worker with a deep passion for supporting survivors of trauma. Krista earned her bachelor's degree in social work at Eastern University. Krista has honed her expertise in providing case management services to individuals affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. Krista’s professional journey is driven by her commitment to social justice and advocacy. Through her work, she strives to create safe, supportive environments where survivors can heal, regain their independence, and thrive. Her experience allows her to offer tailored, empathetic support to each individual, recognizing the unique challenges faced by those who have experienced profound loss and harm. Krista lives in Philly where she loves to explore restaurants throughout the city. In her free time, Krista also enjoys cooking, watching Philly sports teams, and hosting game nights with her friends.
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Michelle Galdames-Henry is a Mental Health Counselor with a dedication to providing equitable, accessible mental health care. In addition to leading group therapy with Andrée Collective, she works with adolescents and adults in both private practice and community mental health settings. Michelle received her MA in Clinical Counseling from Eastern University. As a self-proclaimed girl’s girl, Michelle is passionate about walking alongside women in their healing and growth from trauma. She believes that the work of therapy is deeply wrapped up in the systems of which we are a part. Whether it be our family systems, generational influence, social circles, or society at large, we do not exist as a silo. This means therapy is not just focusing on the individual, but on the whole. Michelle utilizes creative, somatic, and attachment-based therapies within her insight-oriented approach. She also leans on the power of storytelling in the healing process. Michelle lives in beautiful Philadelphia with her husband, dog, two cats, and lizard where she enjoys time in coffee shops and precious green spaces.
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Selina is in her last year working on her Master’s in Trauma Counseling at Thomas Jefferson University. She has a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Health and currently teaches a women’s self-defense class on the Jefferson University campus. Her theoretical orientation aligns with feminist and existential theory, which she uses to support and validate women survivors of complex trauma. Selina also enjoys smashing the patriarchy and helping empower women with confidence-building exercises.
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Venecia is a passionate and accomplished event planner and educator with over a decade of experience in the field. She is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, and currently resides in Jenkintown.
She has successfully planned and executed events from weddings and birthday parties to factory inaugurations for large corporations. She has exceeded the expectations of a wide variety of clients, always striving to create extraordinary experiences and stand out in every project.
Drawing on her professional accomplishments, Venecia also has extensive experience sharing her skills in the classroom at the secondary and postsecondary level. She has always been inspired by her father, who worked as a community organizer for senior citizens in her home country and always taught the importance of using one’s abilities to give back to others and make a difference in the world.
When she is not planning events for AC, Venecia loves traveling and spending time with her rescue dog. She currently works as a conference and event planner for a major pharmaceutical company, is fluent in both Spanish and English, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the Universidad del Valle de México.
Board of Directors
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Mary Leslie Mulligan
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
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David McShea
BOARD SECRETARY
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Emily Hirscher
BOARD TREASURER
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Chris Mitchell
DIRECTOR
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Lindsay Dillard
DIRECTOR
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Jacky Petit-Homme
DIRECTOR
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Mary Jo Rohrer
DIRECTOR
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Brittany Momah
DIRECTOR
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Briana Knox
DIRECTOR
Interns
Crystal Chang | Masters Marketing & Development Intern
Crystal is thrilled to be joining the Andrée Collective team this semester while she is pursuing a Masters in Business Analytics at Temple University. She is passionate about Marketing & Data Analytics and enjoys turning insights into creative strategies that make an impact. Crystal is also a foodie who loves café hopping and is always planning her next trip — and her next meal!

