Heather is the Founder and President of the PTGM board. She has been married to her husband Nick since 2004. They have three children-- Carley, Brianna, and Caleb. Heather's first career was is in Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 17 years at Lancaster General Hospital-- Her nursing background is in critical care, working in both the ICU and Post Anesthetic Care Unit. She earned her masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Evangelical University and started private practice in April of 2021. Heather has a heart for hurting people and is very excited about leading the PTGM team.

Heather states: "I am so excited about the endless possibilities of how PTGM can and will benefit the community. God has blessed me with an amazing team of people who have come alongside me to help make it all happen."

Mike Wenger, LMFT, Ordained Minister, is the co-founder of PTGM. In his private therapy practice, he is commitment to guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healing, restoration, and wholeness.

Mike states " I am blessed and excited to be a part of Pathways to Grace Ministries, as the need for mental and relational help is crucial in today's climate. More and more, we are seeing the cost of living going up, along with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and much more. While many need mental health services, so many simply cannot afford them. ."

Dr. Robb Palmer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Approved Supervisor of therapists and ministers seeking to complete their training toward mental health credentials and/or state licensure. He served for almost twenty years as full professor at the Graduate School of Marriage & Family Therapy, and Program Director of both Masters and Doctoral Level courses, and in multiple roles in faith based  and secular organizations. 

He states, "I wholeheartedly support PTGM as a dedicated venue for opening up opportunities to those with limited resources. It is a true privilege to serve as a consultant on the board."

Nick serves as the Treasurer on the PTGM board and is the husband of our founder, Heather.

Professionally, Nick is a Senior Estimator in the construction industry. His expertise with budgeting, numbers, and detailed planning is a vital asset as he oversees the ministry's finances.

Nick's passion for serving comes from a deep desire to support Heather’s vision, combined with his own recognition of the critical need for accessible mental health support in our community.

When he isn't working or serving, Nick is a dedicated dad to Carley, Brianna, and Caleb, and loves cheering them on at their sporting events and club activities. He also enjoys traveling with his family and trying new local restaurants.

Connie is an active member of Bethany Grace Fellowship. She currently serves on the Front Door Ministry team and is a part of the Good News Club at Brecknock Elementary School. Connie has 25+ years working in Human Resources along with Payroll & Benefits. She is part-time employed at Advanced Food Products in New Holland as an HR Assistant.

Connie states "Several times in my life I have benefited from therapy to navigate difficult life circumstances. I know first hand how important it is to get the help you need. I feel honored to serve on the board as we work together to increase accessibility of therapeutic services to anyone who need them."

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