Easter Seals Ucp Nc & Va, Inc

At Large Member

Michael earned his BSBA from Franklin University and MBA from Ashland University.

MBA

“ESPH inspires me as a powerful enabling force, in my neighborhood and local community, that enriches the lives of individuals with disabilities.”

Mark Germann

Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health Services

“I have a personal connection to ESPH’s mission and I love the work we do. It’s a gift to work with an incredible team with such great passion for improving the lives of our neighbors and the communities we support.”

Tristan Robertson

Vice President, Child + Family Services

“After 25 years, helping children with cerebral palsy take their first step or hearing a child with Down syndrome say her first word still motivates me today!”

Liz Hill

Senior Vice President, Home + Community Based Services

Senior Vice President, Home and Community-Based Services

Marta Quintana

Chief Development Officer

“I’m passionate about connecting individuals to our mission to drive engagement and support for the children, adults and families we serve every day.”

Cheryl Tuning

Chief Marketing Officer

“I have the best job at ESPH! I get to share stories about our team members while bringing the impact of our programs to life for the kids, adults and families we support.”

Luanne Welch

CEO

“I am passionate about the culture and people of Easterseals PORT Health – those we serve, the families who love them, and our dedicated team members who support them. This passion drives my commitment to creating a workplace that values authenticity, engages different voices, embraces potential & supports learning to grow mission impact.”

Jessi Ayers

Chief Financial Officer

“Strong financial stewardship allows our mission to reach further, last longer and create meaningful, lasting impact. I believe in Easterseals PORT Health’s mission and I’m driven to ensure the financial decisions we make strengthen our ability to best serve the people, families and communities we support.”

Donald Thompson

UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success

“My life’s work is dedicated to nurturing inclusion across the many dimensions of identity including race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic origin, veteran status, age, generation and acquired experiences. Easterseals PORT Health does critical work in supporting inclusion and families with disabilities…if I can be a part of furthering that incredible mission, I’m here to do what I can.”

Jodi Vilcans

Chief People Officer

“Making sure people are in the right roles and equipped to grow energizes me! I love HR and serving as a bridge that aligns individual development with organizational success. As the mom of an autistic child, I understand feeling isolated and needing support and guidance. My lived experience makes me extremely grateful to support the ESPH team as they do their incredible work of helping people.”

Hany Kaoud

Chief Medical Officer

MD

“I have a strong belief that every individual deserves the chance to rebuild their story—with dignity and hope. My calling has been to support those facing addiction and mental health challenges as they work to redeem their lives and reclaim their purpose.

Natalie Kulesza

M.S., BCBA

MSBCBA

Statewide Clinical Director, Autism + ABA Services