Before transitioning to OhioKAN, Janelle was an Early Head Start Home Visitor at Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission in Defiance, Ohio. Previously, she worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA and a Financial Empowerment Specialist. She was also a Putnam County Caseworker for HHWP Community Action Commission in Findlay, Ohio and then a Prevention Educator with Prevention Awareness Support Services in Lima, Ohio. In these positions, Janelle facilitated classes to all ages surrounding topics such as financial literacy, communication, managing emotions, and conflict resolution. Outside of work, she volunteers as a church teacher, Missions Board secretary and member, and in a religious education program for schools. Janelle graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Bible & Theology from Bluffton University in 2018, and completed Master’s level coursework in Clinical Counseling at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. She has walked with individuals in her personal life through the journey of adoption, and she is excited to be another part of the support system for OhioKAN families!