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.
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.
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
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.).
Administration:
Kelly Richards
Director, Finance & Administration
Kelly manages internal operations, supports the delivery of programs and services, and leads strategic data initiatives.
Da'Viona Fowler
Office Administrator
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
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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.
Melody Saepae
Executive Assistant
Melody provides executive support for the CEO and serves as a liaison between the CEO and key staff.
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
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.
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:
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
Senior 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
Senior Compliance Coordinator, Bridges
Kelcee manages sub grant provider performance and compliance through audits, data analysis and reporting, and corrective action management.
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
