Board Members

Judy Dillon is a graduate of Columbia University, NY, where she earned a BSN in Nursing. She continued her education at Pace University, NY, and received a MSN in Nursing Education. She has over 40 years of nursing experience and retired from Penn State Health in 2020. She was Director of Community Health and her primary responsibility was to lead the Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan. Her work focused on improving the health of high risk, vulnerable populations in the Central PA Region by engaging employees, students and volunteers in worthwhile, sustainable initiatives.

To name some of her current community efforts: she is a board member for the Dauphin County Medical Society Alliance; a weekly driver for Meals on Wheels; volunteers for Lion’s Pantry, the Penn State Health employee and student food pantry; a Stephen’s Ministry Leader; and an active member of her church, St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, in Harrisburg, PA.

Judy is married to Peter Dillon and has two grown children, Allison and Christopher. She also has many hobbies including backpacking, traveling and pets.

Judy serves as President for the Board of Directors for Beacon Clinic and is dedicated to providing passionate healthcare to individuals in need in our community.

Mr. Chenot is a former District Attorney of Perry County where he served as a prosecutor for 22 years and was engaged in part-time private practice for seven of those years.

After serving as a trust officer with M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust Company in Harrisburg for five years, he joined his current position as a solicitor for Cumberland County Children and Youth in 2021.

Chad now resides in Carlisle with his wife and two sons. He is an active PIAA Swim Official, USA Swimming/YMCA Swim Official and Lions Club member. In his spare time, he is an avid runner and toy train enthusiast. He attends Carlisle United Methodist Church.

Jerry has over 25 years’ experience in Marketing, focusing primarily on digital and loyalty marketing. Currently, he is the Director of Consumer Insights and Digital Engagement for Penn State Health. Prior to joining Penn State Health, Jerry spent 12 years with Giant Food Stores and their parent company, Ahold USA. During his time there, he had multiple roles including the Director of Customer Relationship Management and the Director of Marketing and External Communications. During his time as the Director of Marketing and External Communications, Jerry focused his efforts on eradicating hunger and improving the life and health of children. During that time, Giant achieved a record year in charitable donations.

Jerry has an MBA in Marketing from the University of Buffalo. In 2020, Jerry graduated with his Master’s Degree in Organization Development and Change Management from Penn State. Jerry was a Board Member for The Eagle Foundation, which provides support for the Cumberland Valley School District.

Jerry and his wife raised three daughters, and now reside in Mechanicsburg, PA. In his spare time, Jerry runs and goes to the gym.

Kim Klima is a two-time Penn State graduate, earning a B.S. in Health Policy and Administration and a Master’s in Health Administration. She currently serves as a Senior Strategic Planning Analyst for Penn State Health, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping strategies to meet the healthcare needs of the Harrisburg community and beyond.

A proud Harrisburg resident, Kim is actively involved in Harrisburg Young Professionals and is committed to enhancing the city’s quality of life by improving access to essential healthcare services for underserved populations. Her dedication was recognized as she was named one of Harrisburg Young Professional’s “20 in their 20’s” in 2023. This recognition celebrates emerging leaders who are making a significant impact in Central Pennsylvania.

Before moving to Harrisburg, Kim worked in healthcare accreditation and consulting, overseeing cardiovascular program accreditation nationwide and helping hospitals assess and expand local cardiovascular services.

CJ LaPorta is a Corporate Retirement Plan Advisor at Stonebridge Financial Group, where he works with corporations, their employees, as well as families and individuals. He grew up in Camp Hill, PA and graduated high school from Bishop McDevitt and graduated college from Lebanon Valley College. CJ holds his investment advisor and insurance licenses, Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist and Accredited Investment Fiduciary designations, and recently passed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Exam. He thoroughly enjoys helping others with understanding and navigating their financial situation. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for Beacon Clinic, CJ serves on the Board of the Carlisle Fish & Game Association, and regularly volunteers at Downtown Daily Bread and Junior Achievement. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, hunting, golf, and staying active.

Juan Maldonado works for Capital Blue Cross as an Account Support Specialist working with Large Group Commercial Sales. Juan holds a master’s degree in business and leadership from Amberton University and a PMP Project Management Certification. Juan is also a 2022 Leadership Harrisburg Graduate.

Juan is currently involved with several community initiatives such as Systems of Care Committee member, member at Northern Dauphin Education- Transportation – Health Initiative, Latino Hispanic Professional Association member, member at Adams County Latino Taskforce, steering committee chair of the Northern Dauphin Snack Pack Program, and Board Vice-President at the Latino Hispanic American Community Center. Juan has been deeply involved with Hispanic/Latino community programs and has provided support to the Latino Hispanic American Community Center, Chambersburg Hispanic Center, Spanish American Civic Association (SACA), and Manos Unidas Hispanic Center in Gettysburg.

When not working, Juan enjoys spending time with his wife, Ruth, and three grown children, and also enjoys fishing, hiking, riding dirt bikes, and volunteering in the community. Juan is very passionate about helping at risk children and youth, and proactively participates on activities that promote community support, as well as promulgating the core values related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Amy Peiffer is social media lead at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine where she oversees the development and execution of leading-edge social media strategies that integrate seamlessly into the patient journey, playing a pivotal role in driving patient loyalty, engaging a patient community and enhancing brand presence through innovative social media initiatives in academic health care.

She has more than a decade of experience in data-driven digital marketing, media and public relations. Before joining Penn State Health in 2019, Amy used her diverse experience in journalism, design and social media marketing as a dynamic content manager with a passion for storytelling and strategic communication with Bravo Group, a top-rated independent public relations firm in Pennsylvania. Amy has a background in award-winning print journalism, serving as Page One editor for LNP Media Group, the primary news organization in Lancaster, where she oversaw design and planning of the newspaper’s daily print product LNP News.

Amy is a graduate of Penn State University, where she received the 2012 Best Feminist Writing Award, the 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award in Undergraduate Journalism and was nominated for the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in strategic communications with Penn State and is set to graduate in May 2025. Amy lives in Palmyra with her husband and two teenage children and is an avid golfer.

Jenna Reitz works for Members 1st Federal Credit Union as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Dauphin and Lebanon regions. Within her career journey, Jenna has experience with nonprofits, seeking sponsorships, reviewing sponsorships, event coordinating, marketing, volunteering, networking, and connecting within the community. She graduated from Cumberland Valley High School and earned her bachelor’s degree at Lock Haven University in Recreation Management with the Community/Commercial Track.

Jenna has a big passion for helping nonprofits, providing helping hands within her community, and making connections for others within the community. She completed the Emerging Philanthropy Program through The Foundation of Enhancing Communities in 2019, completed Leadership Harrisburg Area’s Beyond Leadership certification in 2022, completed Members 1st STAR Leadership Program in 2023, and also completed Dame Leadership’s Leadership Evolution Project in 2024.

In addition to serving on the Board for Beacon Clinic, she currently serves on Harrisburg Young Professional’s Board, CrossState Capital Chapter’s Board, and is a Committee Member for the Lebanon Chamber’s Women In Business Committee. Jenna has received Central Penn Business Journal’s Women To Watch Award in 2022 and received HYP’s Member of the Year Award in 2024.

During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending concerts, traveling, volunteering, and outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and kayaking.

Dr. Ruffin joined Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine in September 2016 as Chair and Professor of Family & Community Medicine. Before joining Penn State, Dr. Ruffin was a Professor and Associate Chair for Research Programs in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Ruffin’s research is cancer prevention and early detection. Dr. Ruffin has worked in a number of safety net clinics during his career including migrant farm sites, homeless shelters, and faith-based family centers.