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:
Kate Rossman
Manager, Policy

Kate maintains the development and implementation of our policy agenda, priorities, and strategies through effective communication, advocacy, and policy analysis.
Member Services & Professional Education:
Ruthie Zimmerman
Manager, 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:
Lauren Barco, LSW
Program Coordinator, Center of Excellence & Programs

Lauren manages daily operations and functions of the Center of Excellence program related to the Financial Support Program and telehealth and health IT projects.
Children’s Services Programs:
Megan Modene
Program Manager, Child Welfare

​Megan leads and collaborates with local community agencies to market and promote foster parenting and drive attention to the It Takes Heart campaign.
Lucy Flowers
Program Coordinator, Ohio Reach

Lucy 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:
Gabrielle Judy
Senior Coordinator, Finance and Administration

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Da'Viona Fowler
Administrative Support Specialist

Da'Viona provides support to the office staff, manages the front desk and incoming inquiries, and assists with committee and event materials and communication.
Gillian Thomson
Manager, Data Analytics

Gillian analyzes data from each of our programs to help explore and promote better outcomes.
Healthcare Network:
Natalie Wilder
Provider Network Sr. 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
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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.
Jennifer Anderson
Intake & Referral Coordinator, Bridges

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
