Our Team
Pat Kerrigan
Oak Hill Collaborative's Executive Director is a former Youngstown Municipal Judge, former President of St. Patrick’s Parish Council, former Vice-Chair of Youngstown Urban League, a member of Leadership Youngstown, ACTION, and Mahoning County ADAS Board and is active in numerous other community organizations.
Sarah Russell
Sarah Russell started at OHC in 2023 with the initial goal of ACP, offsite education, and outreach. Through her experiences however, the mission of Oak Hill not only changed, but so did her position into Assistant Director. With guidance of Pat, Sarah now heads everyday operation and is greatly supported by staff and volunteers. The students make her "job" her Oak Hill mission. (3D printing is the bomb!)
Shirley Brady
As an Outreach Specialist for Oak Hill Collaborative, Shirley is helping Oak Hill bridge the Digital Divide in Trumbull County. She is dedicated to improving the community around her and has given substantial time and effort to to lift up others.
Anthony Hake
IT Consultant, Digital Navigator, and YSU Alumni, Anthony has been helping Oak Hill for years. He has many different hobbies from drone flying to music, a well rounded jack of all trades, he seeks to help those around him understand and make use of technology for a better tomorrow.
Ariana Wyndham
Ariana has over 15 years of dedication to volunteering, advocacy and activism. Her experiences make her an invaluable asset to the Mahoning Valley and its residents. She is also pursuing a bachelors degree in Youth/Family Services and Administration from Purdue Global University!
Elizabeth Coss
Acting as the Communications Coordinator for Oak Hill, Elizabeth is currently pursuing a journalism degree at YSU and has a passion for connections, the arts in the Mahoning Valley, and public service. Elizabeth is familiar with a variety of writing styles and formats, and loves to connect people to works that they may enjoy! You might just see them at a local museum or craft store for florals.
Richard "Mac" McLaughlin
Oak Hill's number one volunteer and digital navigator. Mac has a wide vast knowledge of computer software and worked with major corporations such as Disney and Microsoft.
Vince Shivers
Kelly Baer
Kelly is a proud alum of Youngstown State University and a recent graduate of Northern Arizona University. She previously worked as a digital archeologist, uncovering history and creating digital education materials. Kelly believes in digital inclusion, accessible education, and is happy to bring digital equity and equality to the Valley.
Nimra Siddiqui
TaeShawn Madison
TaeShawn, a digital navigator, loves to help people in the community. As a lifelong resident of Youngstown, he is currently attending Kent State University-Trumbull branch for Business Management. TaeShawn loves music and singing, you might just catch him performing on stage around Youngstown!
Ron Fasano
Paris Rouse
Confident, dynamic and result-producing, Paris is a recent Franklin University Computer Engineering graduate, his second bachelor's degree. In 2014, Paris obtained his first in Game Art Design. Paris and his wife Jillian have two dogs and a bearded dragon. Paris enjoys gaming alone and with his friends, as well as traveling with family. Paris also enjoys reading history and current events and learning about new software applications and systems that can challenge him!
Board Members
Carl James
OHC Chair, owner, chairman and president of Bearing Distributors, International; former President, Youngstown Urban League, Youngstown Playhouse, and Mahoning County Legal Aid Society; member, St. Patrick’s Church; ACTION Core Team Member; active in numerous other community organizations.
Fr. Edward P. Noga
Retired Pastor, St. Patrick’s Church, founder and current Vice-Chair of ACTION; Board Member, Western Reserve Transit Authority; Chaplain, Youngstown Police Department; active in numerous other community organizations.
Jim Kinnick
OHC Board Member and Executive Director of Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, civil engineer focused on improving the general quality of life in Youngstown and those living in the tri-county area; which includes Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana county.
Sarah Lown
Board Member, and Senior Economic Development Manager at Western Reserve Port Authority
Dr. Cryshanna Jackson
Board Member, and Associate Professor & Urban Internship Coordinator, Department of Politics & International Relations at Youngstown State University
Keith Logan
Board Member, Director of Technology at Academy for Urban Scholars. Has been insightful in helping the Collaborative understand the impact artificial intelligence has on the average user with his videos and interviews.
Bob Jadloski
Board Member, President, CEO at iDK Green Technologies. Known for his contributions to the Collaborative in understanding Drone flying, 3D printing, and being a friendly face within the Makerspace.
SaTonia Johnson
Board Member, YSU Alumni, Youth Coordinator and Community Organizer
Steve Kristan
Retired AT&T Professional, Digital Inclusion Advocate, Broadband Coordinator for East Gate Council of Governments, Consultant for OHC. Serving or having served on various boards including but not limited to Greater Stark County Urban League, Better Business Bureau, and Old North Church Elder Board. When he's not busy trying to bring digital equity and opportunity for the valley, he enjoys traveling the US with his family
Patrick Kerrigan
As the Executive Director of the Oak Hill Collaborative, Kerrigan is also an active board member and works as a liaison between the regular operations of the Collaborative and strategizing long term projects with the Board.
