WHO WE ARE

About

Mission: We empower healing through art and community.

Vision: A future where people with diverse abilities can achieve their full potential and feel embraced by an inclusive society.

As a 501c3 organization with 40+ years of experience, We Care Arts increases confidence and artistic skill in a variety of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and mental health diagnoses. We bring our mission to life via our ArtWORKS classes which are offered at the Berkeley Center Studio Campus, virtually, in high school Transition to Work classes, as well as through community partnership contracts and Employment Services.

Our Staff

Katie Neubert

Executive Director

Carlette Jewell

Director of Programming

Brenda Thieman

Bookkeeper

Rick Willits

Dir. of Community Engagement

Kimberly Hall

Dir. of Compliance & Facilities

Anna Brown

Education & Curriculum Mgr.

Claudia Burnell

Outreach & Virtual

Programming Coordinator

Kelli Campbell

Marketing Coordinator

Brandi Frederick

OISP Specialist

Cara Stedman

Employment Services Manager

Nicole Erickson

Administrative Assistant

Jenn Lynn

Job Coach

Lacey Lantz

Art Curator

Megan Buckle

Fundraising & Events Asst.

Leesa Haapapuaro

Art Instructor

Jay Engelman

Art Instructor

Anthony Dietz

Art Instructor

Cassie Crownover

Art Instructor

Emily Malott

Art Instructor

Bob Suchland

Facilities Manager

Our Board

The members of our board of directors are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our society. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.

Pictured L-R back row, Paul Gruner (PE, PLS Montgomery Retired, County Engineer Montgomery County Engineer's Office), Shannon Phelps (Manager of Administration The Miami Conservancy District), Board Secretary, Andrea Price( MHA, BSN, RN, CCM Growth & Community Engagement Molina Health Care of Ohio), Samuel Routsong (Funeral Director Routsong Funeral Home), Board Treasurer, Edward (Ed) Kimmich (Retired, RSM US LLP), Steve Niswonger (Director of Marketing Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley), middle row, Kate Van Schaik (Of Counsel Porter Wright), Board President, Heather Finlayson (Vice President | Treasury Management Officer Corporate & Institutional Banking), Board Immediate Past President, Tami Kirby (Partner Porter Wright), Allison Swanson (Community Relations & Marketing Manager Cox First Media), Kneeling, Board Vice President, Devon Stinson (Marketing Manager Parallax Advanced Research), Jessica Jordan (CPA Partner, CFO Services Brixey & Meyer), not pictured, Executive Director, Katie Neubert.