About

OHSAI Mission Statement

As a professional organization, we are dedicated to advocacy, training and providing support which enhances and fosters growth of our individual members, member agencies, partners and others who impact the lives of children and families.

OHSAI Values

  1. DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP We recognize that strong and effective leadership requires reciprocal, interactive, positive partnerships with all members of the community who touch the lives of children and families. We encourage continual personal and professional growth.
  2. ACHIEVING QUALITY The quality and performance of our efforts in all areas are guided by high standards and a strong sense of responsibility. We encourage personal responsibility and growth while supporting innovative approaches and solutions.
  3. ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS We promote inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our lives. We foster an environment of honesty, integrity, respect, teamwork and trust.

OHSAI STAFF

Barbara Haxton, Executive Director (haxton@ohsai.org)
Angela F. Jones, Operations and Events Manager (jones@ohsai.org)
Julie H. Stone, Director of Professional Development (stone@ohsai.org)

OHSAI BOARD OFFICERS

Mary Burns, President
Miami Valley Child Development Centers
mburns@mvcdc.org
(937) 226-5664

Patricia McGreevy, Vice-President
EOPA/Toledo-Lucas Co. Head Start
pmcgree@eopa.org
(419) 259-5672

Peg Tazewell., Secretary
Knox County Head Start
ptazewell@knoxheadstart.org
(740) 393-6972

William Alford, Treasurer
Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.
balford@ascainc.org
(330) 376-7730

Don Fuzer, Financial Secretary
WSEM CDC Head Start
dfuzer@wsem.org
(216) 651-4145

Peggie Price, Assistant Secretary
Council for Economic Opportunities of Greater Cleveland
pprice@ceogc.org
(216) 696-9077

Verline Dotson, Immediate Past President
Cincinnati-Hamilton County CAA
vdotson@cinci-caa.org
(513) 569-1840