Board of Directors

James Bird

James Bird is CEO/Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown. 

Sister Carolyn Capuano, HM

Sister Carolyn Capuano retired as Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio and currently serves as a Pastoral Associate at St. Michael Archangel Parish in Canton, Ohio. 

Nickola Ceglia

Nickola Ceglia holds an master’s degree in social work and serves as an instructor/trainer for Bon Secours Mercy Health.

James Conlon

James Conlon is an attorney and retired from Stein Companies in Broadview Heights, Ohio where is served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. 

Shirley Christian

Shirley Christian is a former Judge and Attorney, currently serving as Mediator for Columbiana County Common Pleas Court.

Dena DeLuco

Dena DeLuco is Founder/Co-owner of Evolving Door (Personal/Spiritual Transformation).

Benny Esparra 

Benny Esparra is the CEO of Compass Lessons, LLC, a Healthcare Innovation Consulting Firm. He is a USAF veteran, works in the Health AI Business, and is a real estate entrepreneur.

Michael Garvey

Michael is President/CEO of M-7 Technologies, an engineering, manufacturing, and research organization located in Youngstown, Ohio.

Sylvia J. Imler, PhD

Sylvia J. Imler is retired from Youngstown State University where she began as a professor in the College of Education and later served the University as the Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President of Multicultural Affairs.

Sister Jane Marie Kudlacz, HM

Sister Jane Marie Kudlacz is the President/CEO of Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center.

Andrew Mihalyo

Andrew Mihalyo is the owner of MBA Solutions, LLC and partner of Delta Care Rx.

David Roncolato, Ph.D.

David Roncolato is retired from Allegheny College, where he served as Director of Civic Engagement, Director of the Global Citizen Scholars program, and a professor of Community & Justice Studies. He continues to do adult spiritual direction.

Thomas D. Sauline

Dr. Thomas D. Sauline is a semi-retired professional religious educator engaged in parish adult formation and in ecumenical work.

Roxann Sebest

Roxann Sebest is Vice President for United Way of Youngstown.

Melinda Smith, MD (Chair)

Melinda Smith has retired from her private obstetrics and gynecology practice and currently serves as an Associate within the Sisters of the Humility of Mary community. 

Judith Steiner

Judith Steiner is a retired banker and attorney who served as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Banner Bank and Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Risk Officer at First Merit Bank.  

Nicole Uerling

Nicole Uerling is the Campus Minister at Ursuline High School in Youngstown, Ohio.

Sister Anne Victory, HM

Sister Anne Victory currently serves on the Leadership Team of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary.