GUARDIANSHIP SERVICE BOARD
Clinical Team
SARA HARTLEY,
LSW
Hospital Program Supervisor
Sara is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. She has worked with preschool aged children in collaboration with a local school district focusing on behaviors. Prior to joining the GSB she worked with the mental health population providing case management and counseling with individuals with mental health and addictive diseases.
MEGAN TAKOS,
LSW
Clinical Supervisor
Megan is a Licensed Social Worker who graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor's in Social Work. Prior to joining the GSB team, she worked with children and families in the child welfare system. She has experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments, mental health disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Megan is passionate about advocating for and supporting clients to help them achieve a successful, fulfilling life.
KIMBERLY JORDAN DABNEY, MSSA, LISW-S
Clinical Supervisor
Kimberly is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation with many years of social work experience. She earned a Master’s in Social Administration at Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor’s in Education at Bowling Green State University. Prior to pursuing a career in social work, she worked as an educator. Kimberly has a special interest in the aging population and their caregivers.
DANIELE M. HILLMON, MSW, LSW
Lead Social Worker
Bio coming soon!
REBEKAH R. SMITH,
LSW
Social Worker
Rebekah is a Licensed Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree from Roberts Wesleyan College. She has experience serving adults, children, and families with trauma, mental health, and substance abuse histories. She also spent 10 years working with the 60+ population providing case management for home based services, has worked in hospital and residential settings, and has enjoyed working with each individual she has served.
MARISA A. PHILABAUN, MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Marisa is a Licensed Social Worker who graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's in Human Development & Family Science and a Master's in Social Work. Prior to working at the GSB, Marisa worked was a clinical social worker at a local hospital.
MARY F. JONES, LISW-S
Social Worker
Mary is a independently licensed social worker. Mary earned her social work Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from THE Ohio State University. Mary has a background in investigating child abuse and neglect.
JAIME A. LEHTOMAA, LSW, CDCA
Lead Social Worker
Jaime is a Licensed Social Worker and a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, earning both her Bachelor’s in Social Work and additional education in addiction studies from The University of Findlay. Before coming to the GSB, Jaime worked with homeless families, and with individuals living with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. Jaime’s primary passion is Trauma-Informed Care; she loves stories and the people who tell them.
GRETCHEN REYNOSO, MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Gretchen is a Licensed Master's level Social Worker who received her Bachelor's and Master's of Social Work from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining GSB, she worked with clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with a special interest in teens and young adults with extreme behavior challenges. In her free time, Gretchen can be found roller skating and teaching chess out in the community.
ASHLEY M HALL
Social Worker
Bio coming soon!
MARY E. BLINE, LSW
Social Worker
Bio coming soon!
LAURA K. BUSKIRK, LSW
Social Worker
Laura is a Licensed Social Worker who graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. Before coming to the GSB she was working in long term care facilities. In her free time, she likes to read, cook, and spend time with family.
STEPHANIE REVILLA
Social Services Assistant
Stephanie is a bilingual social services assistant with a decade of successful experience in the healthcare industry. She is passionate about helping others and is very excited to use her knowledge to assist her team and the community.
ORETHA L. CURRIE
Clinical Administrative Assistant
Oretha has many years of administrative experience, in the Financial and Banking Industries. Prior to coming aboard with the GSB, Oretha worked in Mortgage Banking, back office Operations areas, Mutual Funds Processing and Customer Service. Outside of the GSB; she did Post Closing Audit, Accounts Payable, Corporate Accounting and Investor Accounting Financial Reporting, Research & Reconciliation Correspondence, Customer Service, Call Center and Executive Office Forbearance Research and Resolution work.
She enjoys helping out in the community, volunteering for events, working with others, and assisting others whenever she can. Oretha has a passion for food! She has earned an Associate’s Degree as a Chef, received from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
CHRISTINA L. HOBBS
Social Services Assistant
Bio coming soon!
DEENA RICHÁRD-TIPPIE,
LSW
Clinical Director
Deena is a Licensed Social Worker who graduated from Capital University with a Bachelor's in Social Work. Prior to coming to the GSB, she worked in the community serving school-aged children and their families to address emotional and behavioral issues and with adults with dual diagnoses in an office-based intensive outpatient program.
MOLLY BETZ,
LISW-S
Clinical Supervisor
Molly is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation and a graduate from The Ohio State University and New York University, with a Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work respectively. She has a primary focus in advocacy, policy, and integration of care. Molly has a history of working with children and families providing therapeutic services and has a passion for advocating for those in need.
MARTA GOODRICH,
LSW
Lead Social Worker
Marta has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Minor in Substance Misuse and Addiction from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the GSB, she was a legal assistant to a probate attorney with a focus on guardianship and estate practice. She has experience working with veterans, the aging population, individuals suffering from mental health disorders and substance misuse. Marta’s drive to be a social worker stems from a passion to improve the quality of life of those she serves by caring about each person and respecting the inherent dignity and worth of all people.
KEVIN CURRY
Clinical Support Supervisor
Kevin has over 16 years of office administration experience within the Healthcare Industry and has received his Associates Degree in Business Management from Columbus State Community College and his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Franklin University. Kevin is excited to use his industry experience to take on the role of Clinical Administrative Assistant to meet the needs of the clinicians and community.
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BRITTNEY SCHAFER,
MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Brittney is a Licensed Social Worker, she received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ohio Dominican University and Master's of Social Work from the Ohio State University. Prior to working at the GSB, Brittney served the community as a case manager and clinician working with children, adults and families.
MARA CLIPPINGER, MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Mara is a licensed social worker who graduated from The Ohio State University with both her Bachelors and Masters of Social Work. Before coming to the GSB, Mara worked with families and children in the child welfare system. She has experience working with various populations including clients experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Mara is passionate about advocating for clients and helping them improve their quality of life.
MARK MESSER,
Social Worker
Mark is a Licensed Social Worker. He received his bachelor’s of social work from The Ohio State University. Prior to working at the GSB, Mark spent the last ten years as a group and individual therapist, focused on substance abuse and surrounding trauma.
TENISHA S. RIGBY
Social Worker
Tenisha is a Licensed Social Worker, she received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Capital University and Master's of Social Work Edinboro University. Prior to working at the GSB, Tenisha served the community in the private and public sectors of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
RICK L. MOSS, LSW
Social Worker
Rick is a Licensed Social Worker who graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work, and a Minor in Substance Misuse and Addiction. Prior to working at the GSB, Rick worked as a case manager in a VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Marion, Ohio. Rick is a retired U.S. Army veteran and offers his knowledge and experience working with Military Veterans and navigating the VA system. Rick also has experience working with the aging population and individuals suffering from physical or mental health disorders. Rick’s drive to be a social worker stems from his continued desire to work in service of others
BRITTANY N. SECRIST, LSW
Social Worker
Brittany is a Licensed Social Worker who graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a Bachelor Degree in social work. Prior to coming to the GSB, she has had experience supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities, advocating for seniors during her time as an Ombudsman as well as working with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Most recently she has worked at a domestic violence and rape crisis center providing advocacy, case management and other supports to survivors. Brittany is passionate about helping and advocating for others through trauma informed care.
JOHN A. DELSANDER
Clinical Case Worker
John is a Clinical Case Worker who graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor's in Political Science with a focus in Public Administration. Prior to working at the GSB, John served as a Community Based Case Manager working with people and families experiencing homelessness in the Columbus area