The Open Line
452 Penn Street
Pennsburg, PA
(215) 679.4112

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Staff

Lilibet Coe, Executive Director possesses a Master of Science degree in nonprofit management from Eastern University. Ms. Coe is a recent addition to The Open Line (TOL) starting in June 2009. She was previously ED of Youth and Family Services of the Upper Perkiomen Valley, RSVP of Montgomery County in Blue Bell and the Women's Resource Center in Wayne.

Linda Connell, Counselor has a Master of Education degree in counseling and guidance from the University of Arizona. Ms. Connell started at The Open Line in 1986. She provides counseling, casework and supportive services and is a domestic violence advocate. Previous to joining the staff at Open Line she worked with court adjudicated youth in residential settings.

Laura Detweiler, Counselor has a Bachelor of Science degree in clinical counseling psychology from Kutztown University. Ms. Detweiler joined TOL's staff in July 2007. She oversees the food pantry, as well as the rent, utility and prescription assistance and holiday programs.

Sandy Fetterman, PR Coordinator/Education Counselor has a Master of Arts degree in communication from the University of Maine (Orono). Sandy started at The Open Line in August 2005. She serves in several capacities: GED Coordinator and Education Counselor, Domestic Violence Counselor and PR Coordinator.

Mary Ann Hoch is The Open Line's food cupboard coordinator. She's been with TOL for 23 years and served with the county for several years prior to her time with The Open Line.

Scott Basara, Bookkeeper is the owner of STJ Services, Inc. and joined TOL team in 2010 as an independent contractor. He has a Master of Science degree in accounting from the University of Mississippi, as well as an Associate Degree in the culinary arts. Scott is looking forward to lending his talents and expertise to TOL.

Barb Markwalter joined the Open Line staff in March 2011 in the capacity of Volunteer Coordinator and moved into the position of Employment Counselor in September 2011. Barb has a Master of Arts degree in education from Virginia Tech. She has previously worked for Temple University Fox School of Business and the University of Virginia, Wise serving as an academic and employment counselor. She has considerable experience in employment counseling, administrative management, program design and implementation.

Lori Calvario joined the Open Line staff in September 2011 in the capacity of Volunteer Coordinator having served as a program intern at the Open Line in spring 2011. Lori graduated cum laude from Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Science degree in general studies. Lori has served as a community volunteer throughout her adult life at Hereford Elementary, UP Middle School and Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center.

Rose Sherer, Receptionist joined the Open Line staff in June 2011. Rose has held various administrative and advocacy positions in government agencies and private not-for-profits. She brings to TOL's team a willingness to help and knowledge of local resources.

Diana Swenk, Receptionist joined the Open Line staff in January 2012. Diana has held various administrative positions in the business and secular communities. She is fluent in Spanish and has extensive experience providing information and resources to people in need.