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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

Professional headshot of Karen Nolte

Karen E. Nolte, LCSW

Chief Executive Officer

Professional headshot of Sharon Skidmore Stern

Sharon Skidmore Stern, MSW, LCSW

Chief Program Officer

Professional headshot of Paula Pettibone

Paula Pettibone, MEd, MSW

Chief Administrative Officer

Professional headshot of Patrick Fox

Patrick Fox

Chief Financial Officer

Image of Joe Holt, FamilyForward's Chief Development Officer

Joe Holt, M.A.

Chief Development Officer

Board of Directors

  • Charles Woods Board Chair, Chair Executive
  • Douglas R. Beach Secretary
  • Valori Bring Board Vice Chair, Chair Programs
  • Christopher Reid Advisor to the Chair, Vice President Board Affairs
  • Glenn Archer Chair Development
  • Matt Harvey Chair Finance & Endowment
  • Matthew Hunt Chair Strategic Planning
  • Earl Ming Chair Facilities
  • Janette Taaffe Chair Event, Human Resources, and Retirement
  • Glenn Archer Jr
  • Satonya Booker
  • Tina Clark-Scott
  • Brian Clevinger, PhD
  • Jamie Currier
  • Cassandra Gresco
  • Salvador Hernandez
  • Laura Holt
  • Matt Hunt
  • Gregg J. Lepper
  • Bailey Pashia
  • Gale Patterson
  • Jasmina Schue
  • Susan Stith
  • Tara Morgan
  • 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.