A Volunteer Visitation Program to Federal and Military Prisoners Throughout the United States
Our Staff
Anna Katz
Executive Director
akatz@prisonervisitation.org
Anna joined PVS in 2024 after spending much of her career creating and managing non-profit organizations and government programs locally in Philadelphia and Southern New Jersy and Internationally. Her efforts focused on programs designed to support women, children and families in need in the areas of public health, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence and economic empowerment. She holds a master’s degree in public administration and international Affairs from Rutgers University. She was born, raised and raised her family in Philadelphia.
Emily Cashell
Program Manager
ecashell@prisonervisitation.org
Emily joined PVS in 2018 after years of working with people in Philadelphia that were returning home after periods of incarceration. She holds bachelor's degrees in Criminology and Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and certificates in Nonprofit Administration and Fundraising from LaSalle University's Nonprofit Center. In addition to being a staff member, she visits people incarcerated at FDC Philadelphia. She lives in south Philadelphia with her dog and cat.