Management staff
Kimberly Laudick
Executive Director
B.A. in Psychology from The Ohio State University and currently pursuing MBA at Saint Francis University. Board member of Van Wert Service Club, Salvation Army and has chaired Relay for Life. Married to Ben & has 4 children that keep her very busy.
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Danni Chiles
FInance Manager
Danni has been with the YWCA for 22 years. She is a representative to the Ohio Council of YWCA’s and serves as the Executive Committee Secretary. Danni has been married to Dan for 12 years and has 2 daughters who compete in swimming and gymnastics.
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Jamie Evans
Director of Victim Services
Vice president of Family Children's First Council and Westwood Behavioral Health Center Board. Member of VW Health Collaborative, VW County Sexual Assault Response Team, Housing Coalition. Co-chair Northwest Ohio Rescue & Restore Coalition.
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Kelly Houg
Advocacy Coordinator
Graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Interpersonal Communication and graduated with two minors (Early Childhood Education and Human Services). Kelly lives in Van Wert, Ohio with her husband and two children.
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Jj McClain
Health and Wellness Coordinator
JJ is a Van Wert native who comes from a marketing background. Oversees the 24/7 Fitness Center, Land Fitness Classes & health/wellness related Community Events. As a Beachbody Coach she is a certified Instructor in both PIYO & Country Heat.
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Teresa Schalois
Travel Coordinator
Lifelong resident of Van Wert. Married to Kurt and has 4 children. Licensed massage therapist and CABI clothing distributor and has taught various fitness classes including yoga and Silver Sneakers.
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Jessica Yoder
Youth Enrichment - After School Coordinator
Graduate of Ball State University in Communication Studies. Lives in Rockford with son, Rowan. President of Parkway High Five Program and the elementary school's carnival planning committee. Jessica also creates handmade jewelry (Jny Design).
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