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
Karen E. Nolte, LCSW
Chief Executive Officer
Sharon Skidmore Stern, MSW, LCSW
Chief Program Officer
Paula Pettibone, MEd, MSW
Chief Administrative Officer
Patrick Fox
Chief Financial Officer
Joe Holt, M.A.
Chief Development Officer
Jennifer Vorachack, PsyD
Chief Quality and Compliance Officer
Board of Directors
- Charles Woods President
- Douglas R. Beach Secretary, Advocacy Board Liaison
- Valori Bring Vice President Programs
- Christopher Reid Advisor to the President, Vice President Board Affairs
- Glenn Archer Vice President Development
- Matt Harvey Vice President Finance & Endowment
- Matthew Hunt Vice President Strategic Planning
- Earl Ming Vice President Facilities
- Kathleen Scarmana Vice President Audit
- Janette Taaffe Vice President Human Resources & Retirement
- Satonya Booker
- Tina Clark-Scott
- Brian Clevinger, PhD
- Edward DeVault II
- Cassandra Gresco
- Salvador Hernandez
- Gregg J. Lepper
- Laura Overturf
- Gale Patterson
- Jasmina Schue
- Susan Stith
- 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.