Ruth Ann Petroff is our Human Resource Director. She holds a Doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Bowling Green State University and a Masters of Organizational Leadership from Lourdes University.

Ruth Ann recruits candidates, develops and refines personnel policies, ensures compliance with all labor/employee laws and regulations, coordinates benefits enrollments, develops and provides trainings, disciplinary actions, evaluations/goal setting, coordinates employee events, and provides counseling and coaching.

She is a member of Providence Center Board of Directors, Community Outreach Committee at Epworth United Methodist Church, and Alpha Omicron Pi sorority (Theta Psi Chapter).

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Jennifer Seibel is our Data & Administrative Coordinator. She processes data out of the HMIS system and other systems for grants reporting and internal needs. She is a part of the CARF team, helping the organization to stay compliant with accreditation requirements. Jennifer monitors and orders office supplies and assists the HR department in any way needed.

Jennifer is a member of the Historic Church of St. Patrick and Epworth United Methodist Church. She enjoys making a "direct impact on the people we serve; it takes everyone, and I'm proud to be doing my part."



Jennifer studied political science at Eastern Illinois University. She is married and enjoys cooking and baking, travel, writing, and live theater including acting, directing, stage management, and properties management.

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Jennifer Lawson is our Training Coordinator / Compliance Officer. She has a BS in Human Resources and her background includes recruitment, training and development, education, and employee engagement. She has also held many Human Resource positions, such as Human Resource Manager, Human Resource Coordinator, Human Resource Assistant, Employment Specialist, Recruitment Specialist, Training Consultant, Technical Trainer, and Unit Leader.

Jennifer is part of the CARF team, ensuring the organization stays compliant with accreditation requirements as well as keeping up with required CARF trainings. She also assists with recruiting efforts as needed.

Jennifer enjoys taking long walks, going to movies, spending time with her son and family, listening to smooth jazz, attending church services, traveling, and trying out new restaurants.

Mary Bryant has been with Leading Families Home since 2015. She handles inspections and day-to-day activities at both Beach House Family Shelter and Leading Families Home on Ashland Ave..

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Dave Boninsegna works in the Housing department as an Inspection Specialist. He has a Bachelor's degree in Counseling and Psychology. Dave also and assists in operating an online sports and Christian rock radio station in Ottawa, Ohio. He has a heart for people in need.

He has been married to his wife, Anne, for 21 years. They have six kids: David II, Victoria and Carmela (twins; Carmela passed away from cancer at age 19), Lilly, Zoe, and Dawson. They have six grandchildren and have two dogs, Cody, a Puggle, and Kira, a Mini Doxie. David loves sports, especially hockey, baseball (he is a big Reds fan), and football.

Jackie Jaquez manages Beach House Family Shelter where she overseas our behavioral health and Shelter programs. Jackie is currently a Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) who is also working on completing her Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) licensure. She works with United Way's 211 system to help people get placed into Shelter and also uses her skills as an interventionalist with addicts.

Jackie loves to help people, especially people who struggle with addiction, and that is her main reason for getting her CDCA. Jackie loves to travel and most of all loves spending time with the ones she loves.

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Mary Trinidad is our assistant manager at Beach House shelter. Mary is QMHS and CDCA certified .Mary also is bilingual in Spanish . Mary assist in all areas at the shelter to have families reach their goals .Mary has 23 years experience in general management .She has recently switched careers after 25 years .Mary genuinely enjoys and loves her new field ,she also works with individuals that have mental disabilities .Mary has a sister that is mentally challenged which gave her great passion to be a voice to help persons with disabilities or any one that may need a voice. Mary loves to spend any of her free time with her family and thrift shopping! “ Helping people in anyway brings me peace “

Christina Wright is a master’s level social worker who just recently obtained her LSW. Christina obtained her bachelors in social work from the University of Toledo in 2019 and went on to get her masters in social work from Spring Arbor University in 2020. Christina is the Lead Case Manager for Rapid Rehousing where she provides case management services to clients we’ve housed in our rapid rehousing program. Christina also provides guidance for our other case managers, as she oversees the operations for both the rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing program. Christina makes sure LFH is compliant with our accreditations, such as CARF and OHIOMAS.

When asked about #solvinghomelessness, Christina stated, “homelessness can be related to an epidemic, so I feel that it is our duty to help those that are homeless, get housed and also prevent it from happening again by breaking down barriers for our Participants by helping them reach stability while in our programs."

Christina is married to her husband, who is also a social worker that works with homeless Vets at the VA, and they have 3 beautiful daughters together. In their spare time, when they have it, they like to do things as a family, such as taking trips, shopping, and getting ice cream <3

Taresa O'Neal holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. She works as a Case Manager for the PSH program in the Housing department. "In order to #solvehomelessness, we have to target each area that leads to homelessness, like mental health, the job market, affordable housing, etc." Taresa has two girls and one boy. She loves to decorate, rehab items, and paint in her free time.

Patrina recently received her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Health Studies and graduated from the University of Toledo.

Patrina started with Leading Families Homes in May of 2021 in the Finance department as the Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist. She has since transitioned into the position of Housing Stabilization Case Manager in the Housing department to obtain affordable and safe housing despite many barriers that they may have.

Helping families obtain stability has always been a passion for her as well as an opportunity to give back to the community by assisting those in need.

Patrina has three wonderful children, two grandchildren and a loving husband. She enjoys family get togethers as well as traveling.

Jenna Caster is a Housing Case Manager. She received her bachelor’s degree in Disability Studies from the University of Toledo in December 2020. Jenna Caster also was the recipient of the Catherine S. Eberly Center for Women’s Perseverance Award 2020.She is originally from Fremont, Ohio. Jenna Caster provides case management services to clients in our Rapid Rehousing Program. She is also a Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) and is currently working on her Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA). “From an accessibility standpoint, homelessness can be disabling; our job is to break down these obstacles and provide services to our clients that help them towards the goal of self-sufficiency.” Jenna Caster has a rat-terrier/chihuahua mix named Ruby who is eight years old.

Melissa Monhollen has a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a Housing Case Manager and works with families to find ways to overcome barriers to permanent independent housing. "I think solving homelessness should be a top priority. The housing first model provides a framework that allows people to focus on challenges that may otherwise contribute to being unhoused."



She has been married to her husband Shawn for 24 years. They have two daughters, Ariana (19) and Ella (10) and two dogs, Buddy and Luke. When she isn't working, Melissa likes to bike, garden, and travel.

Alyssa Banks works at Beach House Family Shelter as a Residential Support Specialist. She is also a talented artist and has donated several original paintings to our fundraising events. Alyssa is a Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) and has her Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) licensure.

Alyssa says, "I have gained so much knowledge from my job and this great organization, and I'm so glad to be a part of such an amazing group of people, doing what we do." Alyssa is an animal lover and currently lives in Toledo, Ohio.

As a licensed social worker, Lydia is responsible for completing diagnostic assessments, providing individual therapy, and facilitating group therapy for Beach House Shelter Participants to address problems associated with mental health and substance use.

Lydia graduated from The University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Social Work and has experience working in harm reduction, mental health and substance use treatment.

Lydia is passionate about social justice, gender equality, solving homelessness, harm reduction, and animal welfare. She enjoys spending time with her partner, Noe, swimming, creating art, traveling, and learning. Lydia has 3 spoiled cats: Kiko, Margot, and Kylo.