Our Team
Our work at HOPE Toledo is made possible by a team of experienced, mission-driven professionals who are dedicated to ensuring high-quality education for every young person in Toledo, from preschool through postsecondary education and beyond.
Rev. John C. Jones
President & CEO
Shawna Woody
Vice President, Operations
Elisa Huss-Hage
Director, Early Childhood Education
Nancy Okuley
Professional Development Support Specialist
Annika Awls
Fiscal Consultant
Monica Cardenas
Professional Development Support Specialist
Staci Cook
Family Engagement Liaison
Sareena Cox
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
Autumn Parker
Community & Family Navigator
Consultant Staff
Vicky Simpson
Family Engagement Liasion
Board of Directors 2020–2022
Wendi Huntley, Esq, Chairperson
President & CEO
Connecting Kids to Meals
Bishop Edward T. Cook, Secretary
Pastor
New Life Church of God in Christ
Randy Oostra, DM, Treasurer
President & CEO
ProMedica
Dr. Kadee Anstadt (Ex Officio)
Superintendent
Washington Local Schools
Keith Burwell
President
Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Joaquin Cintron Vega
President & CEO
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
Dr. Romules Durant (Ex Officio)
Superintendent
Toledo Public Schools
Julie Hoffmann
Executive Director
The Kadens Family Foundation
Rev. John C. Jones
President & CEO
HOPE Toledo
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor
City of Toledo
Wendy Pestrue
President & CEO
United Way of Greater Toledo
Rita Russell
Senior Vice President
Huntington National Bank