From the moment we opened our doors, our core value has been to care for children when no one else could or would. This care sparks hope and promise for a better tomorrow—a tomorrow that’s better for children, families, and ultimately the entire community.
Every decision we make is made strictly in the best interest of children and families. We work hard to remain true to our mission to unlock the potential of at-risk children and families by providing compassionate and effective services that create opportunities for success.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
Chair: Liben Amedie
1st Vice Chair: Mark Barrett
2nd Vice Chair: Karl M. Schmitz, III
Secretary: Merideth Newman
Treasurer: Chris Rinker
Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Walsh
Cheryl Adams
Greg Albers
Kalei McElroy Blair
Patty Bohannan
Karol K. Bullard
Sharon Docherty Danco
Hope Dogali
David Eischeid
David A. Kennedy
Orlando Lopez-Isa
The Honorable Sandra L. Murman
Alison Newman
Steve Nichols
Cheri M. O'Neil
D.J. Rondeau
Sean Strickler
Donna Turner
The Honorable Samantha Ward
Casey Weldon
Stephanie Weldon
The Children's Home Foundation, Inc.
Chair: David Eischeid
Sharon Alexander-Gold
Sharon Docherty Danco
Sellers Gauntt
David A. Kennedy
Donald L. Mellow
Jeanne F. Mott
Richard Stohler
The Children's Home Properties, Inc.
Chair: Cheri M. O'Neil
David A. Kennedy
Orlando Lopez-Isa
Merideth Newman
Chris Rinker
Administrative Staff
Irene K. Rickus, MS, LMHC
President/Chief Executive Officer
Email: jshelton@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1501
Larry Cooper, MSW, LCSW
Chief of Intervention and Preventative Services
Email: lcooper@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 901-3423
Mary Lu Kiley, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Email: mkiley@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1510
Donna Krauser
Chief of Out of Home Care
Email: dkrauser@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1459
Amanda Melton, SHRM-CP, PHR
Chief of Human Resources
Email: amelton@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1520
Douglas R. Bolin, MBA
Director of Operations
Email: dbolin@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1431
Hannah Buck, MS, BCBA
Associate Residential Director of Campus Life
Email: hbuck@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1410
Lisa Campbell, CPA
Director of Fiscal Services
Email: lcampbell@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1511
Ariana Drew, LMHC
Associate Residential Director of Clinical Services
Email: adrew@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1421
Carol Hajdinak, MS, LCSW
Director of Community Counseling
Email: chajdinak@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1365
Tosha Johnson
SEEDS Program Supervisor
Email: ajohnson@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 901-3418
Chalice Lusk
Senior Director of Foster Care
Email: clusk@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1417
Frank Massaro
Director of Development
Email: fmassaro@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: 813-864-1535
Rahul N. Mehra, MD
Medical Director
Email: rmehra@mehravista.com
Phone: (866) 684-2007
Elaine Melkioty
Senior Supervisor for Healthy Families
Email: emelkioty@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 901-3412
Jennifer Shelton
Executive & Board Coordinator
Email: jshelton@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 864-1501
Christina Ward
Director of Kinship
Email: cward@childrenshomenetwork.org
Phone: (813) 901-3441
