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
Stacy Boyd
The Connect Coordinator
Stacy loves Jesus, family, long hugs, coffee and all the stationary things!
Virginia Boyd
Launch Program Assistant
Virginia is a Grace College Akron student going for her Biblical Studies Degree. She loves spending time with her friends and family. But also loves to shop.
Kris Boyt
Office Coordinator
Kris has been to all 48 mainland states and 4 countries, loves caffeine, pondering serious and silly mysteries, watching rocket launches, having deep conversations, and learning about other places and cultures.
Taylor Buchanan
Launch Program Coordinator
Taylor loves coffee, a good biography, and quality time with her family.
Lena Conzaman
Donor Development Intern
Lena loves coffee, the beach, watching sunrises and sunsets, and playing sand volleyball. She is currently pursuing a marketing degree at the University of Akron. In her free time, Lena enjoys spending time with friends and family and planning trips whenever she can.
Josh Kerekes
Launch Kenmore Program Assistant
Danielle Marshall
Launch Education Coordinator
Danielle loves yoga, collecting new cookbooks, and wishes she could spend everyday outside, near the water.
Caleb McKee
Program Manager
Caleb is crazy about his wife, video games, coffee, and the gym! He also loves to write fiction!
Taylor Rahe
Grant Writer
Taylor loves reading, coffee, being out in nature, camping, urban gardening, and exploring the enneagram (she’s a 9!). She’s the wife to Ben and mom to three little ones, and has been involved with First Glance for 10 years. Taylor is always learning how to be a better neighbor and enjoys having a yard full of kids playing.
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
Marketing Coordinator
Ari can’t get enough of all things Disney, long beach days at Topsail, and tackling a tricky puzzle. She’s drawn to anything that sparks fun, creativity, and a sense of wonder.
Our Board.
Officers:
President: Courtney Yanda
Vice President: Nate Petry
Treasurer: John Powell
Secretary: Shawn Whetsel
Members:
Kristen Fredt
Jake Sasso
Mapi Byler
Todd Brahler
Michelle Highsmith
Tami Valvo