Welcoming our New Executive Director – Tammy Aupperle

June 23^rd, 2021

The Jeremiah’s Place Executive Director Search Committee and the Jeremiah’s Place Board of Directors have unanimously selected Tammy Aupperle as the next Executive Director of Jeremiah’s Place.  Most recently, Tammy was the Director of Global Strategy for the National Center of Arts & Technology (NCAT), an affiliate organization of Manchester Bidwell Corporation. Tammy replicated the Manchester Bidwell Educational Model in new cities nationally and internationally.  Before joining NCAT, Tammy was Principal of TB Aupperle Consulting.  Her philanthropy consulting practice builds on more than 25 years of experience in advancing social change in the foundation and corporate community and the non-profit sector, as well as in international development.  She has worked as a grant-maker, a strategic planner, and a fundraiser.

“Tammy is such a positive leader.  She has the warmth and practical approach to strategic planning and problem solving that will help us tremendously,” said David Dix, President of the Board of Directors of Jeremiah’s Place.  David went on to say, “Tammy also has the fund raising experience and the ability to help us to share our services with a larger audience.  The Jeremiah’s Place Board of Directors is excited to work with Tammy as our new Executive Director.”

In response to her new appointment, Tammy said, “I am excited and honored to join Jeremiah’s Place as the new Executive Director. There is a great deal of work to do, and I look forward to working collaboratively with the Board and the dedicated staff to progress the strategic agenda and make a positive impact.”   Ms. Aupperle has a BA in Political Science and a Masters of Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh.  She serves on the Best of the Batch Foundation and Wesley Family Services board of directors.  Tammy continued, “With the Board and the incredible staff, we will continue to protect children, strengthen families, and transform communities.”

Please join the Board of Directors of Jeremiah’s Place and the many families being served by this organization in thanking Tammy for agreeing to serve as the next Executive Director and wishing her the best.

About Jeremiah’s Place

Jeremiah’s Place is Pittsburgh’s only crisis nursery. We care for children six years old and younger—24 hours a day, 7 days a week—when their parent or guardian is experiencing a crisis or an urgent childcare need and no other safe, reliable childcare option is available. Our trauma-sensitive approach is specifically designed to support children and caregivers who may be experiencing significant stressors such as medical emergencies, homelessness, or domestic violence. Since opening our doors in 2014, we have cared for 1,135 children from over 706 families with diverse backgrounds and from 87 zip codes, free of charge. We are dedicated to the children and families we serve and to the wellbeing of our staff. Jeremiah’s Place believes that diversity and inclusion make us a stronger organization and we are committed to supporting it in every aspect of our work.