Our Staff

Staff members of Arthritis Services are always eager to offer their assistance to callers. The staff is a large part of what makes Arthritis Services such a valuable resource. They're experts in their field with over 20 years of experience. Their humor is uplifting and contagious. Best of all, they're passionate about their work and their clients. What they offer is unique, fun, and educational at the same time. Give them a call.

Cindy Berrier, RN, BSN
Executive Director

Cindy has a passion for improving health-care literacy. Before coming to the world of non-profit, she worked as a nurse in orthopedics. She has a wealth of valuable knowledge for the many different types of arthritis, but most importantly, she is a compassionate listener and problem-solver. She works tirelessly to make sure that each one of our clients gets the best care possible.


Pam Hancharik
Operations Manager

Pam has over twenty years of experience at Arthritis Services and degrees in recreational therapy and business management. She has a true passion and understanding of what it is we are all working to achieve at this agency. With exceptional precision and oversight, she helps us maintain a high standard in all that we are trying to accomplish as our agency grows.



Ashley Sassano
Community Arthritis Project Coordinator

The newest member, Ashley, is a recent graduate of Duke University. She coordinates the CAP programs and works with Spanish-speaking patients at Arthritis Services. Ashley helps with fundraising and is aiming to build community relations. She is excited to be a part of the Arthritis Services team and looks forward to participating in community outreach.