Meet Our Diverse Team!
Coffee Inclusive is a full-service, unique coffee shop experience that employs people with diverse abilities and Autism.…
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Meet Our Diverse Team!
Coffee Inclusive is a full-service, unique coffee shop experience that employs people with diverse abilities and Autism. Here, they work side by side with experienced baristas and servers to provide a warm and welcoming community fueled by delicious coffee creations and delectable baked goods. Our coffee shop is a place of employment for people with diverse abilities, where all team members are trained as any other employee would be and paid a fair wage as baristas and servers.
Anthony Melf
Director of Operations
Email Anthony at [email protected] Anthony oversees select Transitional Employment (TE) programs and education initiatives that support young…
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Anthony Melf
Director of Operations
Professionally, Anthony has a background in workforce development. For eight and a half years, he worked with programs helping job seekers pursue new opportunities and continue their education, while working closely with the local funder to administer and execute grant programs and special projects in partnership with employers and community partners. Anthony holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Writing and Communications with a minor concentration in Psychology from King’s College.
Anthony has a passion for helping people and supporting his community. He has been involved with several nonprofit and community-based organizations including the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Rainbow Alliance, the Osterhout Free Library, CASA of Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre POWER!, and Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Most notably, he served as the Chair of the Rainbow Alliance Board of Directors in 2021 and Chair of the Chamber’s Young Professionals Council in 2022. In recognition of these efforts, Anthony received the Rainbow Alliance’s Inaugural NEPA Pride Champion of the Year Award and the Chamber’s 2022 Young Professional Leadership Award. In 2024, Anthony also received a Change Maker Award from the Chamber at their annual Light Up the Valley event.
Megan Valkenburg
Development Director
Email Megan at [email protected] Megan Valkenburg is an experienced Community & Civic Engagement Practitioner with decades of…
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Megan Valkenburg
Development Director
Email Megan at [email protected]
Megan Valkenburg is an experienced Community & Civic Engagement Practitioner with decades of successful collaboration in the higher education and non-profit sectors. Passionate about experiential learning and community partnerships, Megan specializes in event planning, community-engaged teaching and scholarship, ludic learning, adult education, and community-based learning.
Throughout her career, Megan has worked alongside diverse groups of community partners, faculty, and students, focusing on creating sustainable solutions to pressing community challenges. A dedicated play practitioner, Megan is also a member of the Professors at Play community, an international network of higher education faculty, researchers, and instructional designers committed to the transformative power of play in adult learning. Additionally, she is a trained LEGO Serious Play facilitator.
Committed to fostering innovative collaborations, Megan works to bring together the necessary resources, skills, and knowledge to create meaningful change, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized communities. Megan holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Affairs from Shippensburg University. She is also featured in the Professors Play Playbook, a valuable resource on community engagement. Megan resides in Forty Fort with her husband and children.
Brendan Karolchyk
Marketing Coordinator
Email Brendan at [email protected] Brendan is a recent MBA graduate from the University of Scranton’s Kania School…
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Brendan Karolchyk
Marketing Coordinator
Email Brendan at [email protected]
Brendan is a recent MBA graduate from the University of Scranton’s Kania School of Management, where he concentrated in Marketing and served as Vice President of the campus chapter of Mu Kappa Tau, the national Marketing Honor Society. He is also an Eagle Scout, a distinction that reflects his long-standing commitment to leadership and community service. Brendan brings experience in social media marketing, event coordination, video production, and website development.
At PA Inclusive, he supports brand awareness, digital strategy, and community engagement initiatives. He is passionate about creative storytelling, inclusive outreach, and mission-driven impact.
Frank Bartoli, President & CEO
President & CEO
Frank Bartoli is the founder and CEO of PA Inclusive and Coffee Inclusive, bringing more than 30 years of accomplished non-profit…
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Frank Bartoli, President & CEO
President & CEO
Frank Bartoli, President & CEO
President & CEO
Frank Bartoli is the founder and CEO of PA Inclusive and Coffee Inclusive, bringing more than 30 years of accomplished non-profit leadership to his work. His passion for disability advocacy is deeply personal: inspired by his daughter Ellie, who…
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President & CEO