WELCOME TO OHIOKAN
Region 1
Please learn about our region, our partners and services, and all of the resources we have available for you.
COUNTIES SERVED
Allen
Auglaize
Defiance
Fulton
Hancock
Hardin
Henry
Logan
Mercer
Paulding
Putnam
Van Wert
Williams
REGION 1 STAFF
Lisa Banks
DIRECTOR
Lisa Banks
Director, Region 1 & 2
Lisa M. Banks is a licensed social worker trainee (SWT) currently completing a Master of Social Work (MSW) program. She possesses a robust background in behavioral health and social services, having held leadership roles in various organizations focused on supporting vulnerable populations.
Throughout her professional journey, Lisa has successfully developed policies and pro-social curricula aimed at at-risk youth and their families, emphasizing community engagement and access to educational resources. She has held executive positions in agencies where she supervised behavioral health programs and facilitated the transition of families and individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent housing (Leading Families Home/Toledo). Additionally, her experience includes working in both inpatient youth and adult psychiatric facilities for ProMedica (Toledo/Defiance/Monroe, MI), as well as Ohio Link Corrections & Treatment (Toledo) a residential community correctional facility, where she implemented innovative treatment programs in collaboration with local courts.
Lisa holds a Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Health, a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security (Criminal Justice), a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management, and a Bachelor of Business with a Major in Marketing and a Minor in Management. She is a certified First Aid and CPR facilitator through the American Red Cross, a certified facilitator in The Aegis System for de-escalation, and serves as a Youth Mental Health First Aid facilitator through the National Council of Wellbeing. Additionally, Lisa is a member of the Lucas County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. With a dedication to education and empowerment, she is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing challenges – which is what has brought Lisa to OhioKAN.
Shawna Turner
COORDINATOR
Shawna Turner
Coordinator, Region 1
Shawna joins OhioKAN after working in case management and health administration. Previously, she was an Assistant Case Manager at Manring & Farrell, Attorneys at Law. There, she requested and submitted medical records, filed appeals to the social security administration, and handled all client correspondence. As a Coding Specialist at Lima Memorial Health System, she assisted the billing and denial teams with coding questions. She has also volunteered at the Orthopedic Institute of Ohio. Shawna has a Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration and an Associate’s in Health Information Technology from the University of Northwestern Ohio, plus an Associate’s in Office Administration from Commonwealth Bible College. She looks forward to learning all she can in this position and doing all she can to assist in helping families and children!
Natalie Reynolds
COACH
Natalie Reynolds
Coach, Region 1
Natalie most recently served as a 30 Days to Family Specialist with Allen County Children Services, where she once also held the role of Intake and Assessment Caseworker. She has had tenures in adolescent and adult developmental disability services, with Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities as a Service and Support Specialist and with Bittersweet Farms as a Community Outreach Specialist. Natalie was a dedicated volunteer in the United States Peace Corps program, serving in the role of Youth and Community Development volunteer based in Swaziland, Africa, and is currently Board President of West Central Ohio Abilities Collaborative, among other ongoing community engagement work. Natalie is a Licensed Social Worker and holds a bachelor’s of Social Work from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a master’s in Business Administration from the University of Northwestern Ohio. Natalie is thrilled to join OhioKAN as a Coach in Region 1!
Destinee Bridges
NAVIGATOR
Adopt America Network
Jessi Smith
NAVIGATOR
LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay
Jessi Smith
Navigator, LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay (Region 1)
Jessi is extraordinarily excited about working with families to learn their stories and to help connect with them the resources and supports they need. She is especially excited that OhioKAN supports the entire family, no matter what that family dynamic looks like. Jessi is multi-racial and multi-cultural. She grew up in rural Wyandot County, Ohio, with lived experience in generational poverty and teenage parenting. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Human and Social Services from Marion Technical College in Marion, Ohio. Jessi is passionate about social and racial justice, dedicating her efforts to solidarity supports and advocating for systemic change.
Megan Little
NAVIGATOR
Adopt America Network
Megan Little
Navigator, Adopt America Network (Region 1)
Megan previously was a group home manager for Beacon Specialized Living in Carleton, MI. There she oversaw all staff-related functions at the home, including scheduling, managing the household budget, and residents’ funds. She also handled emergency situations within the home. Megan attended Purdue University Global for both her Bachelors and Masters in Human Services. She is currently looking to pursue her Doctorate in Human Services. Megan is a kinship caregiver who later adopted her kinship child, and she is excited to connect with other kinship and adoptive families!
Kaci Miller
NAVIGATOR
Kaci Miller
Navigator, Adriel School (Region 1)
Before OhioKAN, Kaci worked in higher education admissions with public and private universities in Ohio. There she would assist students in preparing for their higher education career from financial aid to academic readiness. Kaci has a Bachelor’s of Arts in psychology from Ohio State University, and a Master’s of Education from University of Toledo. She is excited to help families and children develop new skills and outlooks as they navigate unique life situations.
Adriel School
REGIONAL SITE PARTNERS
