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Region 10
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COUNTIES SERVED
Adams
Athens
Brown
Fayette
Gallia
Highland
Hocking
Jackson
Lawrence
Meigs
Pike
Ross
Scioto
Vinton
REGION 10 STAFF
Cari Laws
DIRECTOR
Cari Laws
Director, Region 10
Cari has dedicated over 15 years of her career to serving children, youth, and families in a variety of capacities within local government, for-profit, as well as non-profit organizations. Cari’s experience also includes more than 12 years in various leadership roles focusing on oversight and implementation of successful treatment interventions and aftercare strategies for youth, development of agency-wide admissions procedures involving the creation and oversight of a new department, and most recently business development and management of clinical/administrative operations within behavioral healthcare. Cari has experience and passion in streamlining access for families to critical resources/supports and is looking forward to being a part of the state-wide impact of the OhioKAN program. Cari holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wright State University and a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Walden University.
Kimberly Dailey
COORDINATOR
Kimberly Dailey
Coordinator, Region 10
Previously, Kim was a coordinator for a staffing agency in southern Ohio. The best part of her day was making a great match for employment and being able to fill a need an employer had, while giving a candidate an opportunity to start a career. Being able to interact with the local community really had an impact on her. Kim’s most recent position was as an Insurance Verifications Specialist at Adena Health System for the Rehab department. Her duties were primarily back office functions such as submitting for prior authorizations, data entry, and communication with front office staff. There, she was profoundly impacted by seeing professionals who truly cared for people. Kim also co-leads a support group in Pike County called The Village. They meet monthly in person to help support parents and/or caregivers who are caring for a child or person with different abilities/neurodivergences. The goal is simply to help and let them know they are not alone. The Village is also on Facebook. Kim is ready to take on her new role and see every family living their best lives!
Meredith Martin
COACH
Meredith Martin
Coach, Region 10
Meredith previously worked at the STAR Community Justice Center as a Reentry/Vocation Manager. There, she developed, implemented and oversaw programs that supported incarcerated individuals as they prepared for reintegration into society. Meredith has a Bachelor of Science from Appalachian State University and a Master of Social Work from Ohio University. She’s excited about being a part of an organization that makes a direct impact on families in a positive and helpful way!
Rachel Ferguson
NAVIGATOR
Community Action
Rachel Ferguson
Navigator, Project SAFE (Region 10)
Previously at Project Safe Rachel worked as a Liaison, where she entered all the data into the program system and assisted the children with projects and homework. Before that, she was a Paraprofessional at the Logan Hocking School District. As a paraprofessional she worked one on one with a student with a disability throughout their school day routine. She also assisted the teacher, aide, and other children within the classroom. Rachel currently volunteers at The Tree Church in the children’s ministry in the tiny tots (2-year-olds) classroom, and also in the church childcare program where they provide childcare for our volunteers and small group attendees. She is most excited to make a difference in the lives of the families she will meet through OhioKAN!
Tiffani Brooks
NAVIGATOR
Community Action
Tiffani Brooks
Navigator, Community Action (Region 10)
Before OhioKAN, Tiffani was a lead teacher at Kid’s World of Learning. She is currently also the volunteer Band Booster President for Miami Trace High school. Tiffani has an Associate in Business Management through Sinclair Community College, and is currently working on a Bachelor’s in Health and Human Services through UAGC. She was formerly in foster care and was adopted, and she’s excited to use her experience to work with families and help them navigate caregiving!
Amanda Van Dyke
NAVIGATOR
Ross County Developmental Disabilities
Amanda Van Dyke
Navigator, Ross County Developmental Disabilities
Amanda has spent the last 22 years as an Elementary and Middle school reading teacher in Greenfield, OH. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Education, and a Master of Science in Educational Psychology. Outside of teaching, she is active in her church in missions and community outreach, and she volunteers for a Christian non-profit to mentor teens ages 12-18. Amanda is the mother of four children, and that combined with teaching gives her a lot of experience with children's educational, mental, emotional, and physical needs.
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