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Our Team

At FamilyForward, we believe in the power of healing and the potential within every child. Our mission wouldn't be possible without the dedication and expertise of our staff. Discover the passionate team behind FamilyForward.

Executive Team

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Karen E. Nolte, LCSW

Chief Executive Officer

Professional headshot of Sharon Skidmore Stern

Sharon Skidmore Stern, MSW, LCSW

Chief Program Officer

Professional headshot of Jessica Dederer

Jessica L. Dederer, MHA

Chief Development Officer

Professional headshot of Paula Pettibone

Paula Pettibone, MEd, MSW

Chief Administrative Officer

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Patrick Fox

Chief Financial Officer

Board of Directors

  • Charles Woods President
  • Douglas R. Beach Secretary, Advocacy Board Liaison
  • Rebecca Daming Treasurer/Vice President, Finance & Endowment
  • Christopher Reid Advisor to the President, Vice President Board Affairs
  • Megan Bittle Vice President Programs
  • Glenn Archer Vice President Development
  • Steven Goldstein Vice President Retirement
  • Matt Harvey Vice President Audit
  • Jan L. Hess Vice President Human Resources
  • Matthew Hunt Vice President Strategic Planning
  • Earl Ming Vice President Facilities
  • Satonya Booker
  • Valori Bring
  • Tina Clark-Scott
  • Brian Clevinger, PhD
  • Edward DeVault II
  • Cassandra Gresco
  • Salvador Hernandez
  • Gregg J. Lepper
  • Laura Overturf
  • Kathleen Scarmana
  • Jasmina Schue
  • Bryan Scott
  • Susan Stith
  • Janette Taaffe
  • Karen E. Nolte Chief Executive Officer

Advocacy Board

  • Leonard Adreon**
  • Norman Baxter
  • Anna Mayer Beck**
  • Catie Beykirch
  • Dean Boeschen
  • Stephen J. Burrows
  • Kent A. Chancellor
  • Sally Danforth
  • Dannae Delano
  • Sherry B. Delo
  • James Elder
  • Jim Erlinger**
  • Thomas L. Ferris
  • Ryan Freeman
  • Sarah Fuhrmann
  • Thomas Gall
  • Albert Haller
  • Anna Harris
  • James Hart
  • John D. Heithaus
  • Phyllis A. Hoff
  • Christine Homan
  • Scott Homan
  • Sam Hopmeier**
  • Don Imholz
  • John J. Irace
  • Liz Johnson
  • Lorraine Kee
  • Joseph Kelley
  • Mary Jane King
  • Asha S. Lundal
  • Kjell Lundal
  • Michael Manchisi
  • Debbie Marshall
  • Ada McHaney
  • Deborah L. Morley
  • Allison C. Nash, MD
  • Heather Rhodes
  • Margie Sacks
  • Kathy Siddens
  • Ellen C. Smith
  • Steve Smith
  • Jackie Watson
  • Nancy Weaver, PhD
  • Lina A. Young

Join Our Team

Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families?

Join our out front team at FamilyForward! We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with excellent benefits, including generous paid time off, comprehensive health and life insurance, retirement plans with company match, and more.