Our Leadership.
![Noelle Beck](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0825_jpg.jpg)
Noelle Beck
Founder
Noelle loves frothy coffee, jeeps with no doors, bike riding adventures, and has full intentions of wearing converse until she’s 80.
noelle@firstglance.org
330.848.9685 ext. 112
![Jessica Swiger](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0061_jpg.jpg)
Jessica Swiger
Executive Director
Jessica loves a good cup of coffee, playing pranks on co-workers, and singing the happy birthday song.
jessica@firstglance.org
330.848.9685 ext. 117
![Kasey Parmelee](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/kasey-parmalee.webp)
Kasey Parmelee
Business Director
Kasey loves crunching numbers but also prides himself on the amount of fresh sawdust in his woodshop.
330.848.9685 ext. 152
Our Team.
![Xavier Adekunle](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/trello-1.jpeg)
Xavier Adekunle
Rec Night and Hip Hop Coordinator
Xavier is a student at Grace College Akron getting his biblical studies degree. He loves jammin out on his ukulele and can drop you a beat on the spot with his grammy worthy beatboxing skills. He’s a professional fist bumper and likes making new friends!
![Stacy Boyd](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/stacy-boyd.webp)
Stacy Boyd
The Connect Coordinator
Stacy loves Jesus, family, long hugs, coffee and all the stationary things!
![Taylor Buchanan](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10.jpg)
Taylor Buchanan
Launch Program Coordinator
Taylor loves coffee, a good biography, and quality time with her family.
![Jolana Dawson](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/trello-2.jpeg)
Jolana Dawson
Program Manager
Jolana enjoys spending time with her family especially her 5 children, daughter in love and grandbaby. She loves meeting and building relationships with people (especially those that are seemingly the underdog) having new experiences, good seafood and her motorcycle.
![Eileen (Lee) Flemings](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1845-scaled.jpg)
Eileen (Lee) Flemings
Launch Kenmore Assistant
She loves spending time with her kids and helping others, always keeping a positive attitude. Her favorite things to do include singing, writing, and enjoying songs and poetry.
![Grace Joyce](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9.jpg)
Grace Joyce
Launch Program Assistant
Grace is attending The University of Akron as a Child and Family Development Major. She loves hanging out with friends and riding her Onewheel.
![Danielle Marshall](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0073_jpg.jpg)
Danielle Marshall
Launch Education Coordinator
Danielle loves yoga, collecting new cookbooks, and wishes she could spend everyday outside, near the water.
![Sarah Motich](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0051_jpg.jpg)
Sarah Motich
Donor Development Coordinator
I like to sing…loudly and all the time. I like to ask deep and sometimes uncomfortable questions to friends and strangers alike. I love spaces with too many decorative pillows and hearing my kid laugh. Hugging is my favorite.
![Taylor Rahe](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0058_jpg.jpg)
Taylor Rahe
Grant Writer
Wife to Ben, mom to 3 littles, involved with FG for 10 years. Taylor loves reading, coffee, being out in nature, camping, urban gardening, and the enneagram (she’s a 9!). She is constantly learning how to be a better neighbor, and loves having a yard full of kids playing.
![Maddie Smith](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0397_jpg-2-scaled.jpg)
Maddie Smith
Tiny Glancers Coordinator
Maddie has a passion for delving into books and crafting compelling stories. She also enjoys lighting up the room with her karaoke performances.
![Ariana Smith](https://firstglance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0071_jpg-1.jpg)
Ariana Smith
Marketing Coordinator
Fun fact: I met my husband while volunteering at First Glance! I love the cozy little things in life. Watching my kiddos grow into awesome humans brings me joy.
Our Board.
Officers:
President : Michelle Highsmith
Vice President: Tami Valvo
Treasurer:
Secretary: Courtney Yanda
Members:
Ben White
Noelle Beck
André Thornton Jr.
Casey Hughes
Mapi Byler
Todd Brahler