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.

Ruthie Zimmerman

Manager, Member Services & Professional Education

Ruthie coordinates and implements all activities related to membership services—trainings and conferences, communication and marketing, and membership meetings and finances.

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Program Coordinator, Professional Education

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Kate Rossman

Associate, Policy & Communications

Kate maintains the development and implementation of the Alliance’s policy agenda, priorities, and strategies through effective communication, advocacy, and policy analysis.

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Policy Associate

Job description coming soon!

Carol Taylor

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

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.

Anna Kelley

Program Manager, Early Childhood

Anna manages three new projects focused on promoting excellence and advancing evidence-based practices in the Early Childhood Mental Health field. 

Lorie Stadtmiller

Director, Healthcare Network

Lorie leads the Collaborative on clinically integrated network program development, quality improvement projects and value based contracting initiatives.

Aditi Naik

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.

Taylor Hays

Administrative Assistant, Healthcare Network

Taylor provides administrative support to assist the staff and functions of the Collaborative's Healthcare Network.

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.

Kate Rossman

Associate, Policy & Communications

Kate maintains the development and implementation of our policy agenda, priorities, and strategies through effective communication, advocacy, and policy analysis.

Now Hiring!

Policy Associate

Job Description Coming Soon

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 Saltos

Program Coordinator, Professional Education

Nancy coordinates registration and continuing education for professional education, including trainings and conferences, and all related activities.

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.

Anna Kelley

Program Manager, Early Childhood

Anna manages three new projects focused on promoting excellence and advancing evidence-based practices in the Early Childhood Mental Health field. 

Japera Benson

Program Coordinator, Early Childhood

As Program Coordinator, Japera is responsible for overseeing and implementing the Early Childhood Mental Health Bridge referral platform for childcare centers and families.

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.

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

Senior Program Coordinator, Ohio Reach

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.).

Dave Dixon, MPA

Senior Manager, Finance & Administration

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Dave manages internal operations, supports the delivery of programs and services, and leads strategic data initiatives.

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.

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.

Jess Audey

Data Analyst

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.

Melody Saepae

Executive Assistant

Melody provides executive support for the CEO and serves as a liaison between the CEO and key staff.

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.

Geoff Hollenbach, MSSW, LISW-S

Program Administrator, Bridges

Geoff directs the administrative team responsible for successful implementation of Bridges, Ohio’s extended foster care program through our provider network.

Latasha Colbert, MS, MSW, LSW

Program Manager, Bridges

Latasha oversees the Statewide Bridges performance and quality improvement initiatives and manages the daily operations and functions of the Bridges program.

Kelcee Ancona

Compliance Coordinator, Bridges

Kelcee manages sub grant provider performance and compliance through audits, data analysis and reporting, and corrective action management.

Eliza Phinney

Intake & Referral Coordinator, Bridges

Eliza 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 Anderson

Intake & Referral Coordinator, Bridges

Jennifer coordinates multiple key functions of the Bridges program and monitors various processes to ensure program compliance and success.

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

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

Genah works with assigned agencies to ensure the highest standard of service is being delivered for Ohio's Bridges Program in the Northwest region of the state.