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Our organization provides professional development and technical assistance to early childhood, child serving, and school age programs and professionals, along with support to providers, parents, and the community.
OCCRRA About
OCCRRA About

Incorporated in 1989, The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) and the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) network is a proven high functioning public-private partnership.

Seven private non-profit CCR&R agencies serve as regional hubs through Ohio’s 88 counties. These agencies provide professional development and technical assistance to early childhood, child serving, and school age program and professionals. In addition, these agencies provide support to providers, parents, and the community. OCCRRA coordinates and ensures consistency among the seven CCR&R agencies and is responsible for managing numerous statewide quality initiatives.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for exercising all corporate powers of OCCRRA and controlling the conduct and affairs of OCCRRA. The Board of Directors shall consist of up to 15 members. There shall be one agency member per each existing CCR&R member agency, with the remainder of the Board consisting of at-large members; however, the number of at-large members shall be no greater than 49% of the total number of Board members.

  • Jennifer Dodge, Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) Inc.
  • Nancy Mendez (Vice President), Starting Point Inc.
  • Vanessa Freytag (President), 4C For Children
  • Suzanne Gall, YWCA of Northwest Ohio
  • Michelle Corrigan, Corporation for Appalachian Development (COAD) Child Care Resource Network
  • Abigail Hampton (Treasurer), At Large Member
  • Eric Karolak, Action for Children (AFC)
  • Randy Leite, At Large Member
  • Angela Moses, Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC)
  • Alexandra Parriman, At Large Member
  • Valora Washington, At Large Member

Our Leadership Team

  • Todd Barnhouse Chief Executive Officer
  • Shana Byrd Director, Ohio Professional Registry
  • Corinnee Jenya Assistant Director, Fiscal
  • Judith Santmire Chief Operating Officer
  • Holly Scheibe Director, Office for Quality & Innovation

Our Team

  • Brian BushmanApplication Developer, Information Management
  • Trent DeckardApplication Developer, Information Management
  • David DunnAssociate, Ohio Professional Registry
  • Shelly FranklinApplication Developer, Information Management
  • Diana GreenAssociate, Ohio Professional Registry
  • Shamell HutchinsWorkforce Development Coordinator, Workforce Development
  • Belinda KitsosScholarship Counselor, Workforce Development
  • Mario McMichaelAssociate, Ohio Professional Registry
  • Shawnna MorrisApplications Coordinator, Ohio Professional Registry
  • Kim ShibleyPD Coordinator, Office for Quality and Innovation
  • Kelly SladePD Coordinator, Office for Quality and Innovation
  • Jake SteedAccounting Coordinator, Fiscal
  • Kody StroutApplications Coordinator, Ohio Professional Registry
  • Marla TianoScholarship Counselor, Workforce Development
  • Trivonda VanarsdaleAccounts Payable Representative, Fiscal
  • Debra WoodAdministrative Assistant
  • Jessica WuerstlApplications Coordinator, Ohio Professional Registry