ABOUT

The Bucks-Mont Collaborative

Improving Communities, Strengthening Nonprofits

Who We Are

The Bucks-Mont Collaborative is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to fostering information and resource sharing, dialogue, and collaborative action that produce results-oriented impact on health and human services issues in Bucks and Montgomery Counties.

We partner with our members and community through three core services: collaboration, education, and advocacy, as well as strategic initiatives, such as the multi-year, cross-county Racial Equity Learning Community and Bucks-Mont Trauma Coalition.

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Our History

The Bucks-Mont Collaborative was founded in 1987 as the community’s response to the health, wellness, social and financial concerns of older adults and those in need of long-term care. Incorporated as the North Penn Long Term Care Consortium, volunteer members supported the coordination and communication of services and resources so that those in need knew where to go for help. The Consortium updated its name in 1997 to the North Penn Interagency Consortium, and again in 2003 to the Greater North Penn Collaborative for Health and Human Services, reflecting its expanded work and services, membership, and geographic footprint.

In 2005, the Collaborative received a large, federal grant to help steward the development of a low-income dental clinic for the community, addressing a large service gap. Today, HealthLink is a free dental clinic serving uninsured, low-wage earning adults and military veterans in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, and operates as its own 501c3 organization. Soon after, the Collaborative partnered with (then) North Penn United Way to launch VITA, offering this Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to low and moderate-income working families in our region, with millions of dollars of impact. In 2007, the Collaborative began dues-based membership, increasing investment and capacity to undertake new community programs and projects.

In 2014, the Collaborative started its Trauma Initiative, partnering with Lakeside Global Institute and funders such as the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Foundations Community Partnership, and the PA Link to build community knowledge of trauma and its behavioral and health impact.

In 2015, the Collaborative became the Bucks-Mont Collaborative to welcome the growing membership of Bucks County, PA in its work. Today, the Bucks-Mont Collaborative is comprised of diverse social sector organizations and community-minded businesses with a shared commitment to advancing dialogue and action around community impact.

Imogen Cooper

Nonprofit Fellow

Imogen Cooper is a senior Public Health major at West Chester University and an intern with a strong interest in community health and practical, people-focused work. Her experiences at West Chester, both in the classroom and through community involvement, have helped her develop a growing understanding of how systems and services impact individual and population well-being.

Imogen is especially interested in how public health, community resources, and accessible support programs intersect. She approaches her work with curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to learn. She looks forward to contributing wherever she can, building new skills, and supporting projects that make a meaningful difference for the community.

Imogen will be serving with the Bucks-Mont Collaborative January-May 2026 as a Nonprofit Fellow.

Kristyn DiDominick, MSW

Executive Director

Kristyn DiDominick is the Executive Director of the Bucks-Mont Collaborative, joining the organization in September 2020. She has 19 years of nonprofit experience in executive and program leadership, community collaboration, and development, with experience supporting multi-sector, systems change initiatives.

She serves on the board of Foundations Community Partnership in Bucks County and previously served on the board of Generations of Indian Valley in Montgomery County.

In 2022, Kristyn received the PA Social Worker of the Year award by the NASW PA Chapter. She previously taught Social Policy and Administration as well as Sociology at Gwynedd Mercy University to help students understand their world from additional and diverse perspectives.

Nicole Engle

Communications and Operations SpecialisT

Nicole Engle is a seasoned marketing communications professional with more than 15 years’ experience helping organizations tell their stories and connect with their audiences. She’s worked across diverse industries, including non-profit, financial services, and insurance, supporting organizations ranging from growth-stage startups to established companies with national reach. Throughout her career, she has led strategic marketing and communications initiatives that drive engagement and foster meaningful connections. Passionate about compelling communication, she brings a strong sense of purpose and a collaborative approach to every project, whether developing communication plans or managing complex initiatives that move missions forward.

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in Professional Writing from the University of Northern Iowa and has completed additional training in visual communications and information design at the Kansas City Art Institute.

Correne Kristiansen

Advocacy Coordinator

Correne joins the Bucks-Mont Collaborative as our first Advocacy Coordinator. Correne is a seasoned policy advocate and communications strategist with 10 years of experience working with local candidates and legislators, most recently as Chief of Staff to PA Senator Maria Collett, where she served as the Senator’s primary political advisor and public representative. In that role, Correne developed a deep understanding of the issues facing Bucks and Montgomery Counties and implemented strategies to address them at the individual, community, and statewide level. She looks forward to the opportunity to apply her skills to advance the policy goals of the Collaborative and its members.

Correne is a Bucks County native with a BA in Political Science and Psychology from the Johns Hopkins University and a JD from the NYU School of Law. She briefly practiced law in New York before moving to Los Angeles, where she spent nearly a decade writing and working in television production.

Nadja Mummery

Training Institute Coordinator

Nadja Mummery is a seasoned community educator with more than a decade of experience in the Greater Philadelphia and North Penn regions fostering positive change. Beginning her journey at Manna on Main Street in 2009, Nadja played a pivotal role in developing programs that addressed poverty, trauma, and discrimination through a trauma-informed and racial equity lens.

Her commitment to community well-being extends beyond her direct work and region. Nadja trains nationally, equipping individuals and organizations throughout the country with the knowledge and tools to navigate complex issues such as poverty, trauma, and the impact of discrimination.

Nadja is a passionate educator, and brings her expertise and enthusiasm to the Collaborative, joining the team in 2024. Through her role, she strengthens organizations and fosters connections that promote growth and healing.

Sherry Wherry

Trauma Coalition Coordinator

Sherry Wherry is the CEO/Founder, and Empowerment Strategist of Wherry Consultations, LLC. She is passionate about empowering individuals to be their best selves. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Temple University and possesses a certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice. She has also completed a certificate of training in Professional Development Coaching from the RS Counseling & Wellness Center (RSCWC). She has extensive experience in Social Services and empowering individuals to accomplish their educational, professional, personal, and spiritual goals. Sherry also currently serves as a licensed Minister in her local church.