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    • Dawn's Story
    • What's New
    • Program Spotlight Series
      • Little Ones' Needs
      • Birthday Blessings
      • Just the Basic Needs
      • Stepping up to Success
      • Help a Child be a Child
      • Backpacks full of Success
      • Gift the Joy of Christmas
      • New Beginnings
    • Upcoming Events
    • Get Involved
    • Sponsors / Volunteers
      • Past Sponsors/Volunteers
      • 2024 Sponsors
      • 2024 Volunteers
    • Photo Gallery*
      • FUNDRAISER PHOTO GALLERY
      • COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER
      • Christmas 2020
      • Photo Gallery
      • Ohio Harness Charity
    • Our Board
    • Contact Us
    • Social
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • Twitter
  • Home
  • Dawn's Story
  • What's New
  • Program Spotlight Series
    • Little Ones' Needs
    • Birthday Blessings
    • Just the Basic Needs
    • Stepping up to Success
    • Help a Child be a Child
    • Backpacks full of Success
    • Gift the Joy of Christmas
    • New Beginnings
  • Upcoming Events
  • Get Involved
  • Sponsors / Volunteers
    • Past Sponsors/Volunteers
    • 2024 Sponsors
    • 2024 Volunteers
  • Photo Gallery*
    • FUNDRAISER PHOTO GALLERY
    • COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER
    • Christmas 2020
    • Photo Gallery
    • Ohio Harness Charity
  • Our Board
  • Contact Us
  • Social
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter

MEET OUR BOARD

Dawn E Scherma / Founder and Executive Director

  • Dawn started By the Dawn's Early Light in February  2017.  
  • She is the Mother of a Recovering heroin addict and is raising her grandson.
  • Is extremely passionate about making a difference in a Foster Child's Life
  • Dawn wants those in recovery know that they are loved and that there are people out there who care about them and want to see them succeed in Life ~ Dawn is one of those people
  • Has 3 Children and 3 Grandchildren - which are her world
  • Works full time as an Office Manager at an Adoption Agency.
  • Dawn Resides in Northfield, OH

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Becca Ucker / President

  • Becca joined By the Dawn's Early light in December 2020 after volunteering for the Organization for a couple years.  
  • Education, helping Children and Others has always been a key principle in life.
  • Becca resides in Macedonia, OH and is a Pre-Primary Director at a Montessori School.


Susan Koehler / Sr. Vice President

  • Susan joined By the Dawn's Early Light in September, 2021. She has 1 son & 2 grandsons. Susan has served on various non-profit boards such as Susan G Komen (NE Ohio) & Alley Cat Advocates (KY). 
  • She enjoys retirement & stays active with volunteer work, rowing, & hiking. Susan resides in Macedonia, OH.

Laura Mazzola / Jr. Vice President

  • Laura joined the Board in September 2021
  • She is retired from University Hospital Internal Medicine Group of Cleveland.
  • Is widowed an works part time for St. Benedict School.
  • Hobbies include: Reading, crocheting, and enjoying family and friends
  • She says that she LOVES being a part of By the Dawn's Early Light
  • Laura resides in Garfield Hts., OH


           


Sindy Lopez / Secretary

  • Sindy joined By the Dawn's Early Light in September, 2021. 
  • She has 3 sons (1 of them adopted) & loves working with children. 
  • Sindy is passionate about volunteering with a diverse set of organizations.
  • Sindy resides in Macedonia, OH.

John Conaway / Treasurer

  • John joined By the Dawn's Early Light in September, 2021.  He has 5 sons & loves children & animals. He spent some time in foster homes & shelters as a young child so this org is very dear to him. He was a day camp attendee and counselor for The Salvation Army for many years of his youth. 
  • John has volunteered for many organizations including The Salvation Army & Susan G Komen.
  • John resides in Macedonia, OH and helps maintain the website and other technical support.

Stephen Moore / Board Member

  •  Stephen joined By the Dawn's Early Light in November 2022. Stephen has experience in sales and growth strategies. 
  • Stephen has a passion for helping others and is always looking for opportunities to help. 
  • Stephen resides in Bainbridge Township, OH. 

Trish Numbers / Board Member

  • Trish joined By the Dawn's Early Light in December 2023
  • Trish has served on several Non-Profit boards in the past, including the Make - A - Wish Foundation, Adaline House - an Orphanage and the ARC of Ohio North East
  • Trish was an ESL Teacher, has two grown children and two granddaughters, who are the Light of her life.
  • Trish and her husband Scott anre both newly retired and reside in Twinsburg, OH

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