Meet Our Team.

Our Leadership

Jessica Swiger

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

Kasey Parmelee

Business Director

Kasey loves crunching numbers but also prides himself on the amount of fresh sawdust in his woodshop. ​

kasey@firstglance.org
330.848.9685 ext. 152

Noelle Beck

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

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!

xavier@firstglance.org

Stacy Boyd

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

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

Chad Crawford

Donor Development Coordinator

Chad loves English Breakfast tea, being with family and friends, running outside, and being a BBQ Master.

chad@firstglance.org
330.848.9685

Jolana Dawson

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.

jolana@firstglance.org

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!

brandon@firstglance.org

Grace Joyce

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

Danae Labocki

Donor Development Coordinator

Danae loves a good white mocha, anything competitive, vans, spending time with middle and high schoolers, anything near water, and could live in warm weather year-round. ​

danae@firstglance.org
330.848.9685

Danielle Marshall

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

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

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