5.0 PDP Staff
5.2 PDP Staff Accomplishments
Much of the success of PDP’s project work comes from the commitment, creativity, and capability of its staff.

5.2.1 PDP Promotions for July 2023–June 2024
PDP places a high value on its staff, offering challenging and rewarding opportunities for both personal growth and career advancement within the organization. During the 2023–2024 fiscal year, 14 staff members received promotions to a range of positions, including a Principal Investigator, Training Program Coordinator, Senior Education Specialist, Senior Trainer, Education Specialist, Project Staff Associate, and Project Staff Assistant.
Casey Becker
Date of Promotion: 12/29/2023
New Title: Training Program Coordinator
Former Title: Senior Education Specialist
Alisa Bielert
Date of Promotion: 10/2/2023
New Title: Senior Trainer
Former Title: Education Specialist
Ally Buonanno-Tardy
Date of Promotion: 11/13/2023
New Title: Project Staff Associate
Former Title: Education Specialist
Kari Carroll
Date of Promotion: 6/17/2024
New Title: Project Staff Associate Former
Title: Senior Education Specialist
Liz Cassidy
Date of Promotion: 12/29/2023
New Title: Senior Education Specialist
Former Title: Education Specialist
Trish Geary
Date of Promotion: 12/29/2023
New Title: Senior Education Specialist
Former Title: Education Specialist
Ciara Haag
Date of Promotion: 3/25/2024
New Title: Project Staff Assistant
Former Title: Administrative Assistant I
Katie LeClair
Date of Promotion: 4/1/2024
New Title: Education Specialist
Former Title: Project Staff Assistant
June Mastan
Date of Promotion: 4/4/2024
New Title: Principal Investigator
Former Title: Interim Principal Investigator
Noellie Medina
Date of Promotion: 2/20/2024
New Title: Project Staff Associate
Former Title: Project Staff Assistant
Athina Mizero
Date of Promotion: 1/15/2024
New Title: Senior Education Specialist
Former Title: Senior Trainer
Joe Padua
Date of Promotion: 8/2/2023
New Title: Senior Trainer
Former Title: Education Specialist
Jeffrey Schneider
Date of Promotion: 12/13/2023
New Title: Training Program Coordinator
Former Title: Senior Education Specialist
Sharon Wen
Date of Promotion: 5/6/2024
New Title: Senior Education Specialist
Former Title: Senior Trainer