About Us

Compassionate Care For More Than A Century

Vincentian was founded in Pittsburgh in 1924 with a simple purpose: to care for those who could not care for themselves. 100 years later, these nonprofit, mission-based roots continue to define Vincentian. Dedicated to meeting unmet needs in our communities and being an employer of choice by the caregivers, Vincentian’s top priority – and passion – is people.

Our Roots

Vincentian began in Pittsburgh as a humble response to a community need and has grown to multiple campuses serving every stage of the life cycle. Vincentian’s altruistic mettle has sustained through natural disasters, world wars, and global pandemics, all the while focused on a mission of compassionate care that centers on the personal journey of each individual served.

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Our Heritage

While we are forward looking to meet the needs of today and tomorrow, our devotion to our heritage never wavers. From day one of their visionary ministry, Vincentian's founding Sisters were devoted to caring for the whole person and this is the central tenet of our work today.

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Missions and Values

At the core of Vincentian is, and always has been, progressive humanitarianism; a fearless willingness to evolve to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society. This readiness to respond is woven through the organizational fabric and serves as our guiding light.

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Vincentian Today

Vincentian was founded with a simple, compassionate purpose: to care for those in Western Pennsylvania who could not care for themselves. These nonprofit, mission-based roots still define who Vincentian's top priority - and passion - is people. Every day. Since 1924.

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Our Caregivers

At the center of every interaction, every intentional design, every skilled and tender touch is a Vincentian caregiver. This dedicated team is passionate about making a difference in the world around them and utilizing their diverse talents to contribute to a greater good, simply through impacting one life at a time.

Executive Team

At Vincentian, it takes a village. Our leadership team guides the organization, bringing decades of experience inside and outside of human services.

Dean Owrey
President and CEO

Patty Embree
COO and VP of Innovation

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Laurie Cannella, RN, BSN, NHA
CNO and VP of Clinical Excellence

Campus Leaders

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Melia Black, BSSW
Director of Independent Living and Community Engagement | Oversees Terrace Place and Vincentian Villa.

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Danielle Bryce, NHA, PCHA
Director of Personal Care Services, Administrator of Vincentian Schenley Gardens | Oversees Vincentian Schenley Gardens and Vincentian Home Personal Care.

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Katie Lawry, LPN, PCHA
Administrator, Vincentian Home Personal Care.

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Jill M. Paragi, M. Ed.
Senior Director of Child Care Services and Director, VCDC McCandless.

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Samantha Romito, NHA, PCHA
Administrator, Vincentian Home.

Support Leaders

Ann Cosentino
Executive Strategy Consultant

Nathan Doherty
Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management

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Sr. Mary Ann Genovich, SCN
Vice President, Mission Integration

J. Jude Hazard
Executive Director of Communications and Public Relations

Christine Holko
Executive Director of Sales and Marketing

Ali Robinette
Director of People Operations and Engagement

Directors

Dean Owrey
President & CEO

Dr. Debra Wolf
Chairperson

Amy Strano
Vice-Chairperson

Terry Hart
Treasurer

Tom Baker

Craig Ball

Sr. Christine Beckett

Elaine Bellin

Marvin Devers

Kathleen English

William Gedman

Dean Owrey

Sr. Tonya Severin

Rachel Wall

Centennial

The year 2024 marks Vincentian’s centennial, 100 years of delivering compassionate human services to Western Pennsylvanians. Providing a century of care to our area’s most vulnerable, Vincentian has served immeasurable lives. Likely someone you know has been touched by Vincentian.

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Want to learn more about what makes Vincentian different, or perhaps join our growing team of diverse, yet like-minded innovators? We would welcome a conversation.