Our CUA Leadership

Our CUA leadership are here to help you overcome life’s challenges. Learn more about them and the services they offer below.

Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) Leadership

Kyanna Hunter, MSW

Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) – Regional Director

Kyanna Hunter joined APM in late 2015 with more than 20 years of expertise in the field of child welfare. She has served as a social worker, as well as a social work supervisor and senior learning specialist for the City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS).

Ms. Hunter holds both her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work from Temple University and is a graduate of the Child Welfare Operations Leadership Academy under DHS. As the CUA Regional Director, Ms. Hunter is responsible for the program’s operations, compliance, management and outcomes. She will work with other service providers and organizations within the CUA catchment area.

Emily Lyons

Operations Director for Intervention and Prevention Services

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Crystal Robinson

Program Director

Crystal Robinson joined APM in January of 2016 with over 20 years of dedicated experience in the child welfare field. Her professional background spans a wide range of service settings, including working in group homes and residential treatment facilities, where she has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to the safety, well-being, and development of children and families.

Crystal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in conflict resolution, critical thinking, and solution-oriented leadership. Her work is guided by a strong belief in ethical practice, collaborative problem-solving, and the importance of creating supportive environments where both staff and clients can thrive.

Tyeesha Grasty

Case Management Director

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Rachel Watson

Case Management Director

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Portia Nicholson

Case Manager Director

Portia Nicholson is a Case Management Director with over 20 years of experience in child welfare, behavioral health, and human services. She specializes in case management operations, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Portia is dedicated to ensuring child safety, family stability, trauma informed support, and permanency, while promoting accountability, professional excellence, and quality family‑centered services that strengthen and support the overall well‑being of others.