Rickeya Giles-Cottrell is an experienced administrative professional with over a decade of dedicated service in healthcare administration and non-profit organizations. She is passionate about helping others and brings a warm, people-oriented approach to building meaningful connections with community members and stakeholders.
As the Outreach Coordinator for the Community Engagement Center (CEC) in Homewood, Rickeya focuses on building community relationships and bridging the gap between community participants, partners, and organizations. She establishes and maintains strong community partnerships and serves as a key liaison between the organization and the communities it serves. Her hands-on approach to community involvement and genuine interest in people and their well-being enables her to effectively represent the CEC in Homewood and advance its mission of community engagement and support.
Rickeya previously served at the University of Pittsburgh Dental School's Special Needs Clinic and as a Residential Liaison in behavioral health services, where she led state licensing audits and ensured regulatory compliance for non-profits. She holds various professional certifications and has provided trainings throughout the city, bringing valuable credentials to her role that complement her administrative expertise and deep understanding of community needs.
