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Meet Our Board

The Board of Directors that support and believe in the PGNO mission

Kelly Garza, LSW, LCDC III-GAMB, ADC, OCPC, ICPS, C-AAIS, TTS

Board President

  • Meet Kelly

    Kelly is the Manager of Peer & Specialty Services at Harbor in Toledo where she developed a Peer Support program, does trainings for their Employee Assistance Program and is creating innovativen innovative programs. In her career,

    she has developed a Nationally-Recognized prevention program including problem gambling prevention services,

    holistic wellness programs, PAWS (Pet Assisted Wellness Services) and a Northwest Ohio Regional Behavior

    Based Addiction & Wellness Network (BBAWNNO). Kelly is thrilled to be working with an exceptional group of individuals developing a wellness and Animal Assisted Intervention Program bringing animal rescue groups together with Veterans and college students. She is also returning to one of her passions of doing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning.


    ,,Kelly has done presentations in Ohio, Washington, D.C., Indiana, Utah and the State of Delaware on topics of wellness and Animal Assisted Interventions in Prevention, Treatment & Recovery. She is a certified instructor for QPR and Adult, Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid. She is Board member for the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, on the Board Prevention Committee, and a 2021 Graduate of The Ohio Gambling Treatment

    Fellowship Program.

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Cara Brown, LISW-S, LICDC-CS

Board Vice President

  • Meet Cara

    Cara joined the PGNO Board in July 2025. She began her career supporting underserved families and children in Butler County while pursuing her master’s in social work. During her training, she worked with youth and adults in inpatient behavioral health settings. Cara has a background in developing mental health programming, working with clients within inpatient, outpatient and hospital settings, as well as providing supervision to staff as a Director of Outpatient Services for an addiction’s recovery agency.


    Cara is a life-long Butler County resident and a graduate of Fairfield High School. In her free time Cara enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, Bulldog and English Mastiff. Cara enjoys organizing, minimalism, reading a good book and serving at her local church.

Jen Bierer

Board Treasurer

  • Meet Jen

    Jennifer is the Manager of Communications at PreventionFIRST! She is responsible for all agency marketing strategies and coordinates problem gambling prevention.


    She has over 20 years of public health experience — in health promotion and prevention, focusing on chronic diseases, obesity, traffic-related deaths/injuries, mental health, and substance use/misuse.

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Steve May

Board Secretary

  • Meet Steve

    In May 2022, Steve joined the team at Gaming Laboratories International ("GLI") as a Client Services Executive, a specialized team formed by General Counsel Kevin Mullally. At GLI, Steve works with regulators, casinos, and gaming manufacturers, consulting on all forms of gaming and the unique regulatory responsibilities for each sector.

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Stephanie Gollner, LPCC, ICGC-II

Board Member



  • Meet Stephanie

    Stephanie Gollner is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation, Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor-II, and a Board Approved Clinical Consultant. Stephanie is a Co-Owner and founder of C&G Counseling and Employee Assistance Programs, LLC. Stephanie has over a decade of experience within the behavioral health field with expertise in the treatment and prevention of problem gambling.

Creola Rice, MA, M.Ed.

Board Member



  • Meet Creola

    Creola Rice is a compliance and quality assurance professional with extensive experience guiding organizations through accreditation and regulatory processes. As a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Surveyor Consultant, she ensures programs meet national standards of quality, accountability, and service delivery.


    She is the founder of EduNet-Technology, a nonprofit advancing digital inclusion through IT training and workforce development for adults and youth. Under her leadership, EduNet has implemented innovative programs focused on technology, career readiness, and lifelong learning.


    Ms. Rice holds two M.Ed. degrees in Adult Learning and Development and in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Educational Technologies—as well as a Certification in Nonprofit Management. Her expertise includes compliance, program development, nonprofit governance, and workforce training. In 2025, she joined the Board of Directors, bringing her leadership and commitment to organizational excellence and community impact.


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Rebecca Young

Board Member



  • Meet Rebecca

    Rebecca Young is a higher education and public health leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing student well-being through prevention science, wellness programming, and cross-sector collaboration. She currently serves as Director for the Office of Student Wellness at Miami University, where she leads a comprehensive portfolio addressing mental health, substance misuse, harm reduction, sexual violence prevention, problem gambling prevention, and responsible decision-making among young adults.


    Rebecca is recognized for translating research into practice, building sustainable prevention infrastructures, and securing resources to support large-scale initiatives, having obtained more than $2.5 million in competitive grants and philanthropic funding. She is a member of the Butler County Problem Gambling Action Coalition and actively collaborates with state and community partners on emerging issues related to sports betting, behavioral health, and youth risk prevention.


    Throughout her career, Rebecca has represented higher education in regional and statewide coalitions focused on mental health, suicide prevention, and substance misuse, and she mentors institutions across Ohio on prevention strategy and evaluation. She is the recipient of the Rachel Hutzel Prevention Partner Award and an Ohio Senate Proclamation recognizing her contributions to collegiate mental health and community prevention. Rebecca holds a Master of Education in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Cincinnati.

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Cathryn Clark

Board Member


  • Meet Cathryn

    Cathryn “Cat” Clark is a Columbus-based communications and marketing professional with more than a decade of experience in strategic communications, digital storytelling, and brand development. She currently serves as Associate Director of Social Media at The Ohio State University, where she leads social media strategy, develops digital content, manages online engagement, and supports communications efforts for one of the nation’s largest universities.


    Cathryn also serves as Director of Communications for Short North Church, supporting the church’s communications needs and community outreach efforts. Through her professional and community work, she is passionate about using communications to build connections, increase awareness, and create more inclusive spaces.


    Previously, Cathryn served as Deputy Communications Director for The Ohio House of Representatives Minority Caucus and as CEO of Columbus Mattress Wholesale, gaining experience across higher education, government, nonprofit, and small business environments.


    A proud Columbus native, Cathryn holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and media production with a minor in American Sign Language from Otterbein University. She is passionate about accessibility and inclusive communication, informed by her experience as a member of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community and her advocacy for creating more accessible spaces.


    Outside of work, Cathryn enjoys exploring Columbus, supporting community organizations, cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes, and spending time with her family.

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Jennifer Fultz

Board Member


  • Meet Jennifer

    Jennifer Fultz is the Director of Marketing and Development at Mental Health America of Ohio, where she leads fundraising and marketing initiatives that advance mental health awareness and expand access to care. With more than a decade of nonprofit experience, she specializes in strategic communications, fundraising, partnership development, and mission-driven storytelling that strengthens organizations and the communities they serve.


    Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, is a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor, and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She is passionate about advocacy, health equity, and connecting individuals with the resources and support they need to thrive.

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Tyler Beaty

Board Member


  • Meet Tyler

    Tyler West Beaty is a Senior Product Manager at Amazon, where he leads environmental risk assessment and operational compliance programs across the company's fulfillment network. In this role, he designs and deploys AI-enabled systems at scale — building machine learning pipelines, LLM-powered automation, and operational analytics platforms that reduce manual risk triage and improve decision-making across global operations. With more than 15 years of experience in operations, product management, and organizational leadership, Tyler has built and led teams across some of the world's most demanding environments — from Amazon's fulfillment centers to the manufacturing floors of General Motors, Tesla, and Hikma Pharmaceuticals.


    Tyler is a commissioned officer in the Ohio Army National Guard, most recently deployed to Poland in support of V Corps forward operations, where he directed technology and communications infrastructure for multinational forces. He previously served as Director of Technology Operations for the Army's Homeland Response Force, coordinating large-scale emergency response missions across Ohio.


    He holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence from NYU Stern School of Business, an Executive MBA from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University.


    Tyler is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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