About Us
We’re All About Breathing ®
Breathe Pennsylvania, headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps residents of western Pennsylvania achieve and maintain optimal lung health through education, prevention, awareness and direct services.
For the last century, Breathe Pennsylvania has been a pioneer in the fight against lung disease. In 1905, the Pittsburgh Sanatorium, known as the “House on the Hill,” was opened by the organization in what is now the Hill District. The hospital provided local tuberculosis patients with the only known remedy for the disease at the time – rest and fresh air.
Throughout its rich history, Breathe Pennsylvania has been a leader in providing people with the tools and knowledge to become advocates for their own lung health by continually expanding programs and services to educate the community on chronic lung diseases including tuberculosis, COPD and asthma. Breathe Pennsylvania also provides smoking cessation services and resources for individuals and businesses alike.
Breathe Pennsylvania’s programs and services are available to residents of 10 counties including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland. To learn more about Breathe Pennsylvania programs and services, volunteer opportunities or to make a donation, contact us today.
Our Mission
Breathe Pennsylvania’s mission is to empower western Pennsylvanians to breathe better and live healthier through education and awareness of lung health in our community.
Our Vision
The organization’s vision is to impact respiratory disease through increased program reach by serving as a conduit between consumers, the community, and providers, and by supporting life-changing education and lung health research.
Our Staff
Marianne Drevna, BS, LRCP
Director of Adult Lung Health Education and Programs
Kathleen Fornelli
Administrative Assistant of Educational Programs and Services
Douglas Kaup
Building Maintenance and Program Logistics Manager
Rebecca Kishlock, BA, CTTS
Interim Executive Director
Alison Garcia, BS, MLS
Program Associate
Tracy Matanzo, BS, RRT
Director of Asthma Education
Jessica Schuman, RN, BSN, AE-C®
Director of Asthma Education and Programs
Board Of Directors
President
Bruce A. Bush, MD
Vice President
David A. Magyar, MBA
Secretary
Ross D. Chambers, CFP
Treasurer
James E. Gnecco
Board Members
Amy L. Amond, PharmD
Christian Brokaw
Tiffany DuMont, DO
David Groll
Genevieve Oduor
William E. Otto, Esq.
Sanjay R. Patel, MD, MS
Donna J. Pike, MS, RRT
Gary J. Rick
John P. Rupp, MBA
J. Howison Schroeder
Sally E. Wenzel, MD
The Board of Directors have adopted the Standards for Excellence® Ethics and Accountability code for the non-profit sector
How Can We Help You?
Send us your questions here. You can expect to get a response from a member of our team within two business days.