PIP Board of Directors 2011-2012
Janet Schelb, PRESIDENT
Lucy Voegele, VICE PRESIDENT
Nick Shaver, SECRETARY
Garey Lindsay, TREASURER
Melissa Back
Tom Barlow
Agnes Brackmann
Yvonne Bradley
Michael Hanrahan
Maureen Heverin, SC
Karen Kearney
Jan Kennedy
Sid Lieberman
Allyson LIlburn
Monica McGloin, OP
Chet Nalepa
Bil Schlater
Sally Slattery
Gloria Stewart
About our Board
Lucy Voegele: I'm Lucy, a Cincinnati native and nature enthusiast. I can often be found walking and hiking in and around Cincinnati. I am currently the Business Coordinator for Cincinnati Children's Hospital where I oversee the daily administrative functions of an education department. I was introduced to Power Inspires Progress and Venice on Vine by both friends involved with PIP and friends of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. I see the PIP changing people's lives - I see it giving people confidence in their ability to have and hold a job. The individuals gaining on the job training at Venice on Vine are an inspiration to me - they show me the value of and pride in a hard day's work!
Nick Shaver: I moved here from Texas about 4 years ago to work as an engineer for
GE. I currently live in Mt. Auburn and have been involved with Power Inspires Progress since my first year in Cincinnati. I began as a tutor and am now on the business committee which helps Venice Pizza continuously increase pizza sales. I enjoy supporting the mission of PIP because of the great impact they have on the trainees and the opportunity it gives consumers to contribute to a good cause through their purchases of Venice Pizza and Venice Catering."
Melissa Back: I am a Cincinnati native. I attended the University of Cincinnati as an Interior Design major and graduated in 2009. I then did a year of service with Public Allies at the YWCA's Family Violence Prevention Project. There I had a chance to use my graphic design skills to create and implement a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing teen dating violence. My second year of Americorps was spent with
Notre Dame Mission Voluteers at Santa Maria Community Services. I was a casemanager for indiviuals and families facing eviction. I am now living and working in OTR. I just started as the Volunteer Coordinator/Media Specialist at
Our Daily Bread. I am very excited to be joining the board and working to improve and sustain PIP.
Karen Kearney: I am originally from Cleveland, OH, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I majored in History. I lived in Madison for about 5 years total, and have been in Cincinnati since June of 2011. Currently, I'm spending my second year of AmeriCorps VISTA as a VISTA Leader with
UGIVE.ORG. As a former server of several years, I am especially enthusiastic about Venice on Vine's training program, because I think that restaurant experience is a fantastic foundation for any kind of future employment. I have been volunteering with PIP as a weekly tutor since August, and am so excited to both continue this experience and to become even more involved with the organization as a board member!
Bill Schlater: I quite literally stumbled upon
Venice on Vine, and eventually PIP, while leading a group of students on a Mission Trip in Over-the-Rhine. As a Religion teacher at St. Xavier High School, I had the opportunity to go on this immersion experience and one evening we stopped to eat at the restaurant. As part of our meal we were introduced to a number of the trainees who not only gave us wonderful service but gave us a witness about the transformation happening in their lives because of their involvement in PIP. My students were in awe and it became a true watershed moment in out Mission Trip. My name is Bill Schlater, have been on the Board of PIP for three years and I'm thrilled to be a part of this exciting mission.
I am Yvonne Bradley; I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I have two adult children, Elonda and Tyler; they are my pride and joy. I am a family oriented person, who believes that “the family that prays together stays together.” I graduated from Venice on Vine, on-the-job training program on December 28, 2010. I am a second year student at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College with an expected graduation date of June 2012; with a degree in Business Management Technology (BM.AAB). My goal is then to transfer to Wilmington College to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration. My long term goal is to eventually own and manage a transitional housing unit, for women seeking shelter after completing a treatment program in the hopes of sustaining adequate housing and employment. My hobbies include being an active member in my church and going to the gym to exercise. I also enjoy reading. I am excited to join the Power Inspires Progress board and can’t wait to learn and contribute to the cause.
My name is S. Maureen Heverin , SC. I was born and raised in Cincinnati but have taught and ministered in Maryland, Kentucky and Xenia, Ohio before returning to the Cincinnati area 12 years ago. My connection with PIP started years ago when I met Sisters Barbara Wheeler and Judy Tensing and was impressed with their compassion, creative problem solving and drive to help folks reach their potential in every way. Sister Judy is still very involved with the catering and Rina Saperstein has assumed the responsibility of leading PIP with compassion, fresh creativity and the same drive to help people help themselves. The staff, members of the board, many volunteers and the trainees bring the slogan “Good food for a good cause” to life every day at Venice on Vine.
Sally Slattery: I'm recently retired (I think?) as a Regional Marketing Manager for a Senior Healthcare Corporation and am about knee deep in new activities. With previous background as a Social Worker, I tend toward volunteer activities that promote personal and community growth. I have been involved with Cincinnati Area Senior Services; Women Helping Women; Interfaith Hospitality Network, Guardianship Assistance Program and various literacy and tutoring projects. Other interests include travel, horses, gardening, reading, trying to exercise and keeping up with seven grandchildren. I look forward to becoming involved and contributing to the goals of PIP.