OUR TEAM
Executive Team:
Karen Hill
Chief Operating and Financial Officer

Karen oversees the growing operational and financial needs of the Alliance by providing strategic direction for technology, performance, and operations initiatives.
Member Services & Professional Education:
Advocacy & Communications:
Behavioral Health Programs:
Child Welfare Programs:
Administration:
Healthcare Network:
Executive Team:
Mark M. Mecum, MA
Chief Executive Officer
Mark directs the strategic initiatives of the association, its advocacy and lobbying responsibilities, and development of collaborative partnerships.
Karen Hill
Chief Operating and Financial Officer

Karen oversees the growing operational and financial needs of the Alliance by providing strategic direction for technology, performance, and operations initiatives.
Sarah LaTourette
Chief Advocacy Officer

Sarah oversees the advocacy of the Alliance, provides strategic direction for events, and is chiefly accountable for the delivery of membership services across the organization.
Advocacy & Communications:
Member Services & Professional Education:
Ruthie Zimmerman
Manager, Member Services & Professional Education

Ruthie manages operations related to member services and professional education - including trainings and conferences, membership, and our online member resources
Nancy Drouet-Tittel
Program Coordinator, Professional Education

Nancy coordinates registration and continuing education for professional education, including trainings and conferences, and all related activities.
Behavioral Health Programs:
Carol Taylor, MA
Senior Program Manager, Behavioral Health Programs

Carol manages the behavioral health Center of Excellence program that fosters collaborations between PCSAs and private sector child welfare and behavioral health agencies.
Lauren Barco, LSW
Program Coordinator, Center of Excellence

Lauren manages daily operations and functions of the Center of Excellence program related to the Financial Support Program and telehealth and health IT projects.
Haley Farver, MPA
Program Coordinator, Early Childhood

Haley coordinates a project focused on providing grants to behavioral health centers to expand access to therapeutic child care settings for families.
Children’s Services Programs:
Bridget Graber
Program Manager, Foster Recruitment

Bridget leads and collaborates with local community agencies to market and promote foster parenting and drive attention to the It Takes Heart campaign.
Gabrielle Judy, MPA
Program Coordinator, Foster Recruitment

Gabrielle assists with the planning and coordination of the new It Takes Heart campaign.
Megan Modene
Program Manager, Child Welfare

Megan supports the mission of Ohio Reach, to improve post-secondary outcomes for foster care youth and alumni through Leadership, Empowerment, Advisory, Research and Networking (L.E.A.R.N.).
Administration:
Tonya Guzzo
Administrative Support Specialist

Tonya provides administrative support to assist the staff and functions of the Bridges program and the Child and Family Health Collaborative of Ohio.
Da'Viona Fowler
Office Administrator
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Da'Viona provides support to the office staff, manages the front desk and incoming inquiries, and assists with committee and event materials and communication.
Melody Saepae
Executive Assistant

Melody provides executive support for the CEO and serves as a liaison between the CEO and key staff.
Jess Audey
Data Analyst
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Jess analyzes data from each of our programs to help explore and promote better outcomes.
Scott Warren
Systems Analyst

Scott implements, configures, and integrates agency data systems & applications to impact the effectiveness of both internal operations and statewide programming. He collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure all operational and programmatic technology needs are met.
Gillian Thomson
Data Analyst

Gillian analyzes data from each of our programs to help explore and promote better outcomes.
Healthcare Network:
Lorie Stadtmiller, MBA
Director, Healthcare Network

Lorie leads the Collaborative on clinically integrated network program development, quality improvement projects and value based contracting initiatives.
Aditi Naik, MPA
Senior Coordinator, Healthcare Network

Aditi provides support to the Collaborative's Healthcare Network, by assisting with project data requirements, managing referral assignments, and reporting quality metrics and goals.
Lorie Stadtmiller, MBA
Director, Healthcare Network

Lorie leads the Collaborative on clinically integrated network program development, quality improvement projects and value based contracting initiatives.
Aditi Naik, MPA
Program Manager, Healthcare Network

Aditi provides support to the Collaborative's Healthcare Network, by assisting with project data requirements, managing referral assignments, and reporting quality metrics and goals.
Natalie Wilder
Provider Relations Coordinator, Healthcare Network

Natalie supports the healthcare provider network by helping to resolve claims issues, communicate vital network, contractual and programmatic updates.
Bridges Team:
Latasha Colbert, MS, MSW, LSW
Program Administrator, Bridges

Latasha directs the administrative team responsible for successful implementation of Bridges, Ohio’s extended foster care program through our provider network.
Kelcee Ancona
Senior Compliance Coordinator, Bridges

Kelcee manages sub grant provider performance and compliance through audits, data analysis and reporting, and corrective action management.
Bill Dawson
Senior Program Coordinator, Bridges

Bill oversees multiple processes to ensure timeliness and accuracy of work. He assists with the ongoing continuity of quality and compliance with agency performance. Collaborate work and partnership with external entities and community stake holders about the Bridges Program
Jennifer Anderson
Intake & Referral Coordinator, Bridges
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Jennifer serves as the first point of contact for young adults interested in the Bridges program and oversees process from initial inquiry to final connection with their Bridges program provider.
Jennifer Hess
SE Regional Coordinator, Bridges

Jennifer works with assigned agencies to ensure the highest standard of service is being delivered for Ohio’s Bridges Program in the Sotuheast region of the state.
Jason Harland
Central Regional Coordinator, Bridges

Lorie leads the Collaborative on clinically integrated network program development, quality improvement projects and value based contracting initiatives.
Jason is the primary provider of training and technical assistance to Bridges providers. He works with assigned agencies to ensure the highest standard of service is being delivered.
Trudy Burch
NE Regional Coordinator, Bridges

Lorie leads the Collaborative on clinically integrated network program development, quality improvement projects and value based contracting initiatives.
Trudy works with assigned agencies to ensure the highest standard of service is being delivered for Ohio’s Bridges Program in the Northeast region of the state.
Genah Babcock, MSW, LSW
NW Regional Coordinator, Bridges
