Our Team

As Chief Financial Officer, Ann Manby is responsible for financial planning strategies and the development and implementation of fiscal policy. Prior to joining VANTAGE, she was Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer at United Way of Summit County. She received a Woman of Distinction award from Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio in 2017, the 30 For the Future award from the Greater Akron Chamber in 2010, the Volunteer of the Year Award from Victim Assistance Program in 2009, and the Outstanding Communications Volunteer award from the American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties in 2006.

She is a member of the Leadership Akron Class #33, serves as the treasurer of the Akron AAA board, and is the leader of her daughter’s Brownie Troop. Ann earned her CPA designation and Bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.

Credentials

• CPA, Certified Public Accountant
• B.S., Accounting, Ohio Wesleyan University

As Director of Human Resources, Sue Henige oversees strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, safety, employee relations, and training and development for management and staff members. Prior to joining VANTAGE, she was Human Resources Manager at Community Support Services. She earned an MSM in Human Resource Management at The University of Akron and a BA in Psychology at Ohio Northern University.

Credentials

• MSM, The University of Akron
• B.A., Psychology, Ohio Northern University
• PHR, Professional in Human Resources
• SHRM-CP, Society of Human Resource Management

Director of Information Technology Sarfaraz (Sef) Mohammad has over 10 years of professional IT experience. He utilizes technology to improve the agency’s efforts to support the aging population more efficiently. Prior to joining VANTAGE, Sef was an IT Support Specialist at CFBank in Fairlawn, Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems with a double major in E-Business Technologies.

Credentials

• B.S., Management Information Systems, The University of Akron

As Director of Community Engagement, Dawn Moeglin coordinates marketing and fund development across multiple departments. She has over twenty years of expertise in grant writing, public relations, social media marketing, event planning and sales, and has owned several businesses.  Prior to joining VANTAGE Aging (formerly Mature Services), she was the Development Coordinator at Stark County Park District.

She is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Northeast Ohio, joining the board in 2017. Dawn is a graduate of the 28^th Class of Leadership Stark County, a member of ATHENA Akron and Leave a Legacy-Summit County. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management at Kent State University.

Credentials

• B.S., Business Administration, Human Resources, Kent State University

As Director of VANTAGE Behavioral Health Solutions, Gizelle Jones has worked in the field of Social Work for more than 30 years.  Specializing in women’s issues, depression, and family therapy, Gizelle most recently served as the Executive Director for Jewish Family Services in Akron. 

With a BA in Psychology from Bowling Green State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan, Gizelle is a licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Endorsement.  With experience in developing community collaborations, she develops programs that fit the needs of the client while also providing community education programs and workshop coordination, Gizelle’s experience in providing services to address the behavioral health needs of our aging population is a great asset.

Gizelle also serves on the United Way Food and Shelter Board, Senior Independent Living Coalition, is a Chairperson of the Summit County Adult Protective Services I-Team, Board Member of the Women’s Endowment Fund at Akron Community Foundation and the Mental Health America Board. 

Credentials

• MSW, Social Work, University of Michigan
• B.A., Psychology, Bowling Green State University
• LISW-S, Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Endorsement

As Director of VANTAGE Meals on Wheels of Northern Ohio, Catherine Lewis ensures homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities receive nutritious meals and wellness checks.  For over 15 years, Catherine has dedicated herself to the growth of the program, starting with 75 clients receiving 6,500 meals per year in 2007, to the delivery over 350,000 meals to over 700 clients in 2017. 

With her Bachelor of Business Management Degree from Walsh University, Catherine oversees the funding, quality, and operations of the home-delivered meals, congregate dining, and Meals on Wheels Loves Pets programs.  Catherine coordinates job training internships at our facility and is a licensed ServSafe ® Instructor, providing food safety training and certification programs.  

Credentials

• B.S., Business Management, Walsh University
• Licensed ServSafe ® Instructor

Janice Gathers, Director of SCSEP, has been with VANTAGE Aging since 2003. During her tenure with the organization, Janice has worked to cultivate staff talent, streamline processes, and develop strategies to meet program goals. She has served on various workforce boards throughout Northeast Ohio including, Lorain, Trumbull, Ashtabula, Geauga, and Portage Counties. She has a B.S. Degree in Information Systems /Business Management and a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership. 

Credentials

• Bachelor of Science, Information Systems/Business Management, Slippery Rock University
• Master of Science, Organizational Leadership, Geneva College

As Manager of RSVP, Erica Banks is responsible for applying for and administering grant applications, recruit, place, train, and retain volunteers for the program. She is also responsible for building relationships with non-profits and local government agencies in the Summit and Medina areas to ensure a positive impact in the community based on the community needs and the state’s focus areas. Prior to working at VANTAGE Aging, she was a Program Services Connector at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank where she managed the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors in 8 counties and executed grant funds to distribute food to seniors in collaboration with local government agencies. She has several years of experience in organizing community events, grant administration, and has worked throughout the community to support a variety of social programs.

Credentials

• S., Sociology, Central State University