Our Leadership
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
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 loves crunching numbers but also prides himself on the amount of fresh sawdust in his woodshop.
kasey@firstglance.org 330.848.9685 ext. 152
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 Coordinator
Taylor loves coffee, a good biography, and quality time with her family.
taylorbuchanan@firstglance.org
330.848.9685 ext. 156
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
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
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
Danielle Marshall
Launch Kenmore Manager
Danielle loves yoga, collecting new cookbooks, and wishes she could spend everyday outside, near the water.
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
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
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
Fun fact: I met my husband while volunteering at First Glance! I love all the cozy little things in life; I’m the ultimate homebody. I enjoy thrifting. Watching my kiddos grow into awesome humans brings me ultimate joy.
Our Board
Officers:
President : Michelle Highsmith
Vice President: Tami Valvo
Treasurer:
Secretary: Courtney Yanda
Members:
Amy Husted
Shana Sgro
Ben White
Noelle Beck
André Thornton Jr.