Our Leadership
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
Business Director
kasey@firstglance.org
330.848.9685 ext. 152
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
Our Team
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
The Connect Coordinator
Stacy loves Jesus, family, long hugs, coffee and all the stationary things!
stacy@firstglance.org
330.848.9685 ext. 114
Taylor Buchanan
Launch Program Assistant
Taylor loves coffee, a good biography, and quality time with her family.
taylorbuchanan@firstglance.org
330.848.9685 ext. 156
Chad Crawford
Donor Development Coordinator
chad@firstglance.org
330.848.9685
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.
Brandon Hathaway
Office Coordinator
Brandon has a unique style inspired by hip-hop and pop culture. He loves making music but is a rapper at heart. He coaches travel basketball and loves spending time with his son!
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.
grace@firstglance.org
330.848.9685 ext. 156
Danae Labocki
Donor Development Coordinator
danae@firstglance.org
330.848.9685
Danielle Marshall
Launch Kenmore Manager
Danielle loves yoga, collecting new cookbooks, and wishes she could spend everyday outside, near the water.
danielle@firstglance.org
330.848.9685
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.
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.
taylor@fristglance.org
330.848.9685
Our Board
Officers:
President : Michelle Highsmith
Vice President: Tami Valvo
Treasurer: Chris McPherson
Secretary: Courtney Yanda
Members:
Amy Husted
Shana Sgro
Tami Valvo
Ben White