Staff/Board
The caring staff of Precious Life pregnancy care centers is committed to providing our clients with options and education, so they can make informed pregnancy decisions. Through these services, we have the opportunity to share hope and love with each person who visits one of our pregnancy care centers, making us one of the most effective outreach ministries in our community.
Board Members and Officers
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of men and women from our community with various areas of expertise and a passion for those we serve.
President
Gary Wiser, Vice President
Retired, Vice President, Stifferl, McGraw & Associates, Inc.
Dawn Myers, Treasurer
Drug Rep., Value Drug
Suzy Kirkham
Rev. Scott Manganella (Ex Officio)
Director, Precious Life, Inc.
Pam Mitchell
Secretary, Keystone Connect LLC
Laurie Miles
RN Supervisor, Epworth Manor
John McGinnis
Radio Host, Former State Representative
Danielle Haluska
Altoona Office | CEO and Director
Danielle joined the staff at Precious Life in August 2022 and serves as the Assistant Director.
Danielle has been in the helping profession for 17 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State and a master’s degree in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University. Danielle’s experiences range from working at a Native Village in Alaska to drug and alcohol counseling to working with college students. Ultimately, Danielle is passionate about helping individuals and excited to continue to do so at Precious Life.
Danielle currently serves as part of her church’s Women’s Ministry team and co-facilitates a women’s small group. She has a heart for others to know the Lord and to grow deeper in their relationship with Him.
Valerie Weaver
Altoona Office
Valerie joined the staff in October of 2014 after volunteering for seven months as a counselor and office helper for Precious Life, Inc.
She currently works as Youth Leader with her husband who serves as an Assistant/Youth Pastor at their church. She is also involved in various other ministries of the church as well. Valerie has worked with teens as Youth Leader and SS teacher for over 30 years. She has worked in the Banking Industry for eight years and in an Accounting position for over ten years.
Currently serving as Secretary/Receptionist doing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable along with various other duties and enjoying every aspect of the position.
Jodi Boyd
Johnstown Office
Jodi joined the staff at Precious Life in June 2018. Since high school, Precious Life has had a special place on her heart; she organized a volleyball tournament and raised money for the organization. Jodi enjoys building relationships with the clients through the Earn While You Learn program. Above all, she wants to give clients a hopeful future and guide them with their decision in choosing life.